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V739 GGR

1999 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 GGR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear evident nearside and offside headlamp lenses

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,127 miles

nsr trailing arm bush getting weak

osr trailing arm bush is weak

suspect osf track rod to have slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsr seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,436 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,781 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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V739 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V739 GGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V739 GGR registered?

V739 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V739 GGR safe to buy?

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