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T406 RDK

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,459 mi
Last recorded100,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT406 RDK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,459 miles

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

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,485 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 81,484 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,519 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 69,519 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering raack damp

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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T406 RDK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T406 RDK, 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 T406 RDK registered?

T406 RDK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T406 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T406 RDK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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