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T474 WUG

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT474 WUG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,643 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 101,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2007 97,282 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 97,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 82,177 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 82,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 81,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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T474 WUG is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 T474 WUG, 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 T474 WUG registered?

T474 WUG is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T474 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T474 WUG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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