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S221 DTT

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 DTT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 117,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 103,251 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2007 89,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't see front and rear brake pads very well

wiper blades a bit smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't see front and rear brake pads very well

wiper blades a bit smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2006 77,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres starting to ware out of shape on inner edges.

both front outer c.v gaiters heavily cracked.

engine has slight missfire at idle speed.

exhaust corroded in places.

nearside rear suspension trailing arm bush starting to split.

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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S221 DTT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S221 DTT, 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 S221 DTT registered?

S221 DTT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S221 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 DTT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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