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S385 TUY

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,962 mi
Last recorded167,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 TUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 167,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 167,962 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 161,254 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 154,566 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 154,449 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 146,699 miles

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

scratch on windowscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2006 138,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 137,918 miles

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

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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S385 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S385 TUY, 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

How do I check the history of S385 TUY?

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What year was S385 TUY registered?

S385 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S385 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 TUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S385 TUY have outstanding finance?

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