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V396 FFT

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,994 mi
Last recorded55,994 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 FFT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,572 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,673 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,909 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,293 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,158 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 29,158 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V396 FFT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V396 FFT, 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 V396 FFT registered?

V396 FFT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V396 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 FFT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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