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T53 KKY

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 KKY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,224 miles

N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATEN WEAK

Fail 14 Sep 2009 97,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 76,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 73,025 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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T53 KKY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T53 KKY, 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 T53 KKY registered?

T53 KKY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T53 KKY safe to buy?

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