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V130 FNC

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,444 mi
Last recorded166,444 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 FNC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 166,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 166,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 155,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 146,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,591 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 130,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 124,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 114,209 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2008 114,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 86,904 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edges

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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V130 FNC is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V130 FNC, 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 V130 FNC registered?

V130 FNC is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V130 FNC safe to buy?

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