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V857 GFV

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,444 mi
Last recorded125,444 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 GFV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2013 125,444 miles

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

cover rubbing on o/s driveshaft

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 102,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,393 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,926 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 86,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,727 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,070 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 73,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 65,830 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 65,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V857 GFV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V857 GFV, 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 V857 GFV registered?

V857 GFV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V857 GFV safe to buy?

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