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T303 VUK

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 VUK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2014 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,392 miles

o.s.f.abs ring cracked

o.s.r.trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,428 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,428 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre started to perish

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear trailing arm bush started to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,150 miles

Nearside rear tyre started to perish

Offside rear trailing arm bush started to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,795 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

Offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,044 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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T303 VUK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T303 VUK, 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 T303 VUK registered?

T303 VUK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T303 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T303 VUK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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