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V286 FEX

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 FEX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear parking brake effort low but meets mot requirements

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Jul 2017 137,681 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear parking brake effort low but meets mot requirements

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,318 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion underside floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion underside floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre low tread inner edge

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 127,236 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion underside floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion underside floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre low tread inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,457 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

nsr tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

underside of vehicle chassis corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,829 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,883 miles

Front brake pads are over half worn.

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

Offside outer cv boot is starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,884 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 57,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,023 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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V286 FEX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V286 FEX, 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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V286 FEX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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