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V863 GFR

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,645 mi
Last recorded125,645 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 GFR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,645 miles

Nearside Front repair area heavily painted/coated when retested

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 120,618 miles

Both headlamps slightly cloudy.

N/S floor pan corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,885 miles

both front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 684,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,567 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,567 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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V863 GFR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V863 GFR, 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 V863 GFR registered?

V863 GFR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V863 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V863 GFR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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