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T596 TUY

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 TUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 102,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,917 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 450532497043

unable to check brake pipe repair fully due to underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2007 92,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

slight splitting in n/s and o/s rear large trailing arm bushes

unable to access centre, rear safety belt reciever due to protective seat cover fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,689 miles

brake fluid level low

slight splitting in n/s rear large trailing arm bush

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

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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T596 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T596 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 T596 TUY registered?

T596 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T596 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T596 TUY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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