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V847 FDX

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 FDX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,133 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2011 50,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,763 miles

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,763 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,130 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,062 miles

front seat belts slow to recoil

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,220 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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V847 FDX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V847 FDX, 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 V847 FDX registered?

V847 FDX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V847 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V847 FDX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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