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S57 SRT

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 SRT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,695 miles

offside rear trailing arm starting to perrish but not considered excessive at the time of test

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2009 81,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,691 miles

Hand brake close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,831 miles

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

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

rear brakes need attension hand brake close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2005 67,350 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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S57 SRT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S57 SRT, 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 S57 SRT registered?

S57 SRT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S57 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 SRT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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