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V737 FCB

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 FCB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,987 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight play on offside rackend

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,934 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some moisture in o/s headlight

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,751 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some moisture in o/s headlight

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,116 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,616 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 38,456 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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V737 FCB is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V737 FCB, 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 V737 FCB registered?

V737 FCB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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