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T638 ABD

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,702 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR SILENCER

Pass 5 May 2016 101,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 101,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,377 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS BOTTOM CORNER OF SCREEN

Fail 24 Apr 2015 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS BOTTOM CORNER OF SCREEN

Pass 6 May 2014 95,066 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 6 May 2014 95,066 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,846 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,375 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,440 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT PIN HOLE

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,479 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,018 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,018 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,922 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tyres

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner plus outer edges of tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,528 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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T638 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T638 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.

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T638 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T638 ABD safe to buy?

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