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S605 FTE

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 FTE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 111,515 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and near side front tyre side wall cracking 195/5015v

off side front wiper smearing screen

off side rear tyre on 2mm 195/5515v

water leak on engine

Fail 19 Dec 2005 111,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and near side front tyre side wall cracking 195/5015

off side rear tyre on 2mm 195/5515

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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S605 FTE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S605 FTE, 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

How do I check the history of S605 FTE?

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What year was S605 FTE registered?

S605 FTE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S605 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 FTE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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