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V986 FJB

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 FJB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,753 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,088 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 67,403 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 58,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,302 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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V986 FJB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V986 FJB, 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 V986 FJB registered?

V986 FJB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V986 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V986 FJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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