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T661 ABD

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,546 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise windscreen wash fluid requires changing.

Corosion has formed on the nearside front floor pan.

Outer driveshaft gaiter is perished.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of body.

Underside of engine/gearbox generaly oily.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,408 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Offside front drive shaft gaiter becoming deteriorated.

Seat belt webbing deteriorared on the offside front.

Underside of gearbox and rear of engine generaly oily.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged.

Offside front drive shaft gaiter becoming deteriorated.

Seat belt webbing deteriorared on the offside front.

Underside of engine/gearbox generaly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,002 miles

Corosion has started to develop on the nearside front under floor panel.

Covers fitted to outer sills obscuring view of structure.

Engine/gearbox generaly oily.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread,outer sidewall scuffed/aged.

Offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated.

Offside front seat belt webbing becoming deteriorated.

Oil reidue on components at the offside rear of engine,no leaks apparent.

Stone chip on the top of the nearside front windscreen.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corosion has started to develop on the nearside front under floor panel.

Covers fitted to outer sills obscuring view of structure.

Engine/gearbox generaly oily.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread and approaching manufacturers wear bands.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread,outer sidewall scuffed/aged.

Offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated.

Offside front seat belt webbing becoming deteriorated.

Oil reidue on components at the offside rear of engine,no leaks apparent.

Stone chip on the top of the nearside front windscreen.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,471 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,843 miles

Engine oil on minimum level.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters becoming perished.

Rear suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated. on the offside and nearside rear.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,843 miles

Engine oil on minimum level.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters becoming perished.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated. on the offside and nearside rear.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,022 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 70,946 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre approaching wear limit

Pass 16 Feb 2007 68,477 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,562 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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T661 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T661 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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What year was T661 ABD registered?

T661 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T661 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T661 ABD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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