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V445 FFT

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,305 mi
Last recorded125,305 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 FFT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,305 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 125,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 116,466 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 116,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 109,738 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 102,681 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 102,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,239 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 88,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,552 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 80,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V445 FFT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V445 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 V445 FFT registered?

V445 FFT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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