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V914 FCN

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV914 FCN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,949 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,953 miles

rear exhaust box getting corroded

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded and holed

engine oil leak

handbrake travel lazy

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

offside front tyre getting low

poor image offside headlamp

some accident damage nearside rear door and front bumper

some play steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,539 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,074 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 67,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 63,481 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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V914 FCN is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V914 FCN, 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 V914 FCN registered?

V914 FCN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V914 FCN safe to buy?

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