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V954 GRF

2000 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,401 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,256 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 74,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,465 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 70,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,211 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front wiper blades ends are split slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,856 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,848 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,492 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 42,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V954 GRF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 86,381 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 V954 GRF, 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 26 years old, this Rover 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V954 GRF registered?

V954 GRF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V954 GRF safe to buy?

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