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V268 FDX

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 FDX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 99,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 22 May 2014 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front wipers starting to smear but not affecting drivers view at this time

different size tyres fitted between front and rear axles but not as standard

nearside front tyre worn on edges

side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front wipers starting to smear but not affecting drivers view at this time

nearside front tyre has damage on inner sidewall but not considered excessive at this time

side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

slight brake bind at offside front wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,512 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

side skirts fitted to both n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2012 90,511 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

side skirts fitted to both n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,861 miles

Corrosion at o/s & n/s f floor pan but not yet excessively weakened

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion but not yet heavily pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Corrosion at o/s & n/s f floor pan but not yet excessively weakened

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

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion but not yet heavily pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,367 miles

Both front tyres worn to around 3mm

N/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bellypan fitted

both number plates starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both front floors but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

bellypan fitted

both number plates starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both front floors but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,036 miles

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

bellypan fitted

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,439 miles

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

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

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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V268 FDX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V268 FDX, 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 V268 FDX registered?

V268 FDX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V268 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 FDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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