MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine oil level on minimum
Engine shield loose hanging close to driveshaft
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear brake pads and discs worn
Engine oil level on minimum
Engine shield loose hanging close to driveshaft
Oil leak
Rear brake pads and discs worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear side light dim
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear side light dim
rear number plate deteriorating
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
both outer cv boots poor condition
raer no plate poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
oil leaking onto exhaust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V522 FGF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V522 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.
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What year was V522 FGF registered?
V522 FGF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 22 October 1999.
Is V522 FGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for V522 FGF shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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