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V183 FNC

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,234 mi
Last recorded145,234 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 FNC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 145,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on offside front under floor

Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,084 miles

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

nearside front wing and door damaged

nearside rear seat belt catch cover damaged

slight imbalance in rear park and service brakes

Fail 5 Oct 2017 141,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both fronts/head light units tarnished (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated centre (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front near/side wing/door damaged

high level brake light not working/inscure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 129,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears /at rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not in use

Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,764 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front repeater lights (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears /at rears (3.6.B.2c)

both front flooring holed corroded

rear seats not in use

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,681 miles

front floors rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,981 miles

both front floorpans rusty

both rear centre trailing arms, bushes

front brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,332 miles

front brake pads

nearside front floor & offside front floor rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,463 miles

both front floors

centre brake light loose

Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,463 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front floors

centre brake light loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,161 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,575 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,688 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear centre trailing arm bushes

nearside rear footbrake low

Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 46,548 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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V183 FNC is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V183 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 V183 FNC registered?

V183 FNC is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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