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V42 FCU

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 FCU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,123 miles

nearside front cv boot cracking up

o/s front cv boot cracking up

o/s/f brake slightly binding

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,476 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 51,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Two light in rear window brake lamp inop

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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V42 FCU is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 93,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V42 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V42 FCU registered?

V42 FCU is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V42 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 FCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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