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V225 FNR

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 FNR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,537 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise: nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders suggesting under inflation

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,918 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,915 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,125 miles

Advise: offside door mirror cracked but seriously affecting vision.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 79,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Advise: offside door mirror cracked but seriously affecting vision.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,221 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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V225 FNR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V225 FNR, 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 V225 FNR registered?

V225 FNR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V225 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 FNR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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