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T42 AKN

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

243,500 mi
Last recorded243,500 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 AKN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2012 243,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 222,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 202,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 181,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 157,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 143,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 133,428 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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T42 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T42 AKN, 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 T42 AKN?

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What year was T42 AKN registered?

T42 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T42 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 AKN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T42 AKN have outstanding finance?

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