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V391 FEF

1999 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,301 mi
Last recorded72,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 FEF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,301 miles

Flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

Front brake pipes starting to get corroded

O/S & N/S/F floor pans starting to get corroded

Radiator in very poor condition

Rear suspension bushes perished and cracking

Suspension parts starting to get corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,225 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

Front brake pipes starting to get corroded

O/S & N/S/F floor pans starting to get corroded

Radiator in very poor condition

Rear suspension bushes perished and cracking

Suspension parts starting to get corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,864 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on n/s front floor.

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,105 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,092 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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V391 FEF is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V391 FEF, 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 V391 FEF registered?

V391 FEF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V391 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V391 FEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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