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V833 GBM

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 GBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 126,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,062 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 122,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear abs sensor missing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 117,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,236 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 103,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,084 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 98,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,040 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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V833 GBM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V833 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 V833 GBM registered?

V833 GBM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V833 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V833 GBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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