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V812 GBM

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,242 mi
Last recorded71,242 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 GBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,845 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 64,839 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jan 2023 64,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

Nearside Front play in steering arm

Fail 8 Jan 2022 57,853 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

Nearside Front play in steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,313 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,255 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,292 miles

both rear tyre have cracking to tread by sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2018 49,292 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre have cracking to tread by sidewall

slight binding to rear brakes

surface corrosion to both front jacking points

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,619 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking to side of tread

slight water leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,564 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,737 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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V812 GBM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V812 GBM, 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.

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What year was V812 GBM registered?

V812 GBM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V812 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V812 GBM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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