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T628 KVF

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT628 KVF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,498 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,447 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,180 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,481 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 1 Oct 2010 86,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper split

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,558 miles

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 24 Sep 2009 85,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2008 81,669 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 4 Oct 2008 81,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sill covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,564 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 73,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T628 KVF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T628 KVF, 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 T628 KVF registered?

T628 KVF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T628 KVF safe to buy?

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