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T408 KDT

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 KDT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,365 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,331 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen washers two holes not working front one each side

Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen washers two holes not working front one each side

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,123 miles

boot damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot damaged

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres on n/s/r + o/s/r slight cracking on sidewalls

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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T408 KDT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver 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 T408 KDT, 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 T408 KDT registered?

T408 KDT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T408 KDT safe to buy?

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