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V958 GRF

2000 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 71,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,585 miles

different size tyres on the front to the rear

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,721 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,620 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,895 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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V958 GRF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V958 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V958 GRF registered?

V958 GRF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V958 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V958 GRF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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