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V243 FNR

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 FNR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,646 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,318 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,109 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,954 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,594 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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V243 FNR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V243 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 V243 FNR registered?

V243 FNR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V243 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 FNR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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