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T421 AKO

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,367 mi
Last recorded93,367 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT421 AKO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,742 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 81,021 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 81,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T421 AKO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T421 AKO, 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

How do I check the history of T421 AKO?

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What year was T421 AKO registered?

T421 AKO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T421 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T421 AKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T421 AKO have outstanding finance?

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