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S426 KNH

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 KNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 84,169 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 74,719 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,969 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 69,593 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 21 May 2013 69,560 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 23 May 2012 66,026 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,026 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 6,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,398 miles

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 27 May 2009 54,983 miles

Unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 22 May 2009 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 27 May 2008 53,094 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 53,046 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 51,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 46,885 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SKIRTS

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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S426 KNH is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S426 KNH, 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.

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What year was S426 KNH registered?

S426 KNH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S426 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 KNH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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