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V42 FGF

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 FGF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,247 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,243 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,243 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,305 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,093 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,595 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,445 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,445 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,180 miles

front number plate cracked

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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V42 FGF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V42 FGF, 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 V42 FGF registered?

V42 FGF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V42 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 FGF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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