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V941 GCU

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,153 mi
Last recorded130,153 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV941 GCU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 130,153 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 130,153 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 122,288 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 122,286 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 119,670 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 116,643 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 116,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Jan 2007 112,553 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 112,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 99,210 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V941 GCU is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V941 GCU, 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 V941 GCU registered?

V941 GCU is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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