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V541 FJR

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 FJR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 67,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges, BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 59,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 50,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,733 miles

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 37,479 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 31,953 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,293 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 30,293 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,139 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 29,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,801 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 28,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,631 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,608 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,625 miles

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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V541 FJR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V541 FJR, 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 V541 FJR registered?

V541 FJR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V541 FJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V541 FJR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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