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T597 ABD

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

indicator and windscreen wiper stalks loose

nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

offside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,277 miles

eye level stop light insecure

fluid leak @ engine bay bulkhead - suspect pas fluid

headlamp patterns poor

n/side front floor pan heavily corroded

slight bind on o/side front hub / brake

slight pulse on o/side front brake on rbt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,899 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2009 65,899 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,477 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pads worn

offside front brake pads worn very low and need replacing ASAP!!

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,206 miles

front brakes worn

suspect pas pipe/cooler leak (minor)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,960 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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T597 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T597 ABD, 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 T597 ABD registered?

T597 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T597 ABD safe to buy?

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