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S465 FWT

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,594 mi
Last recorded132,594 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 FWT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 132,594 miles

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

baffells in rear exhaust system brakeing up

offside rear disc has slight corrosion

slight deterioration to both rear trailing arm bush's but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 Sep 2009
Pass 12 May 2008 116,667 miles

Damage to nearside front wing

Offside door mirror taped up

Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill structure.

Fail 3 May 2008 11,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Damage to nearside front wing

Offside door mirror taped up

Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill structure.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 109,260 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 109,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearsidefront wing has damage

offside door mirror is taped up

Pass 23 Feb 2006 100,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 100,821 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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S465 FWT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S465 FWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S465 FWT registered?

S465 FWT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S465 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S465 FWT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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