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T494 WOS

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 WOS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,845 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,828 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,234 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T494 WOS is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T494 WOS, 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 T494 WOS?

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What year was T494 WOS registered?

T494 WOS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T494 WOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 WOS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T494 WOS have outstanding finance?

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