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V379 FDY

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 FDY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,900 miles

CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

OFFSIDE DOOR MIFFOR GLASS CRACKED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,900 miles

CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

OFFSIDE DOOR MIFFOR GLASS CRACKED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,436 miles

front brake pads are low.will need front number soon .off side front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,351 miles

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

offside & nearside rear suspension arm bushes starting to seporate.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,274 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside & nearside rear suspension arm bushes starting to seporate.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,388 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,673 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,939 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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V379 FDY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V379 FDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V379 FDY registered?

V379 FDY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V379 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V379 FDY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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