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T420 DCY

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,388 mi
Last recorded71,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 DCY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,388 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,781 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,781 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 62,483 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 62,483 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 56,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 40,693 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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T420 DCY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T420 DCY, 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 T420 DCY registered?

T420 DCY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T420 DCY safe to buy?

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