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T476 TUY

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 TUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,683 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 82,613 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2007 82,582 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2007 82,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 68,298 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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T476 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T476 TUY, 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 T476 TUY registered?

T476 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T476 TUY safe to buy?

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