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V46 FCU

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 FCU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 127,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear section of nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to nearside & offside front chassis

slight corrosion to nearside & offside front inner sills

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,800 miles

o/f discs

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 112,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 107,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 103,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 93,555 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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V46 FCU is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V46 FCU, 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 V46 FCU registered?

V46 FCU is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V46 FCU safe to buy?

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