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V658 FCB

1999 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 40067,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 FCB
MakeRover
Model400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,061 miles

no rear centre brake light fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,059 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

no rear centre brake light fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,243 miles

offside front brake disk back sheild cracked but not detrimental

Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake disk back sheild cracked but not detrimental

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 59,220 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,623 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 400?

Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
5,605
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 68
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V658 FCB is a 1999 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,618 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V658 FCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V658 FCB registered?

V658 FCB is a 1999 Rover 400, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V658 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V658 FCB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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