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T587 KAH

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,923 mi
Last recorded121,923 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 KAH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2016 121,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts outer (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear both sides (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all bushes under vehicle deteriorating and perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

under body components corroded

window screen cracked along bottom

Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,386 miles

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Feb 2015 120,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Feb 2014 119,500 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oversills fitted

screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,078 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,679 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Feb 2012 116,676 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,557 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,528 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 109,628 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 105,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 105,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 101,173 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T587 KAH is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T587 KAH, 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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T587 KAH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T587 KAH safe to buy?

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