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T667 AKN

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,702 mi
Last recorded197,702 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT667 AKN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 197,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamps have poor images

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s floor corroded behind subframe

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 197,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamps have poor images

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s floor corroded behind subframe

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 189,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 189,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front floor corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 183,810 miles

Battery insecure

Both front jacking points corroded.

Minor body damage.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread low on edges.

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

Oil leak

Rear windscreen wiper blade rubber missing.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 174,522 miles

Battery insecure

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

Minor underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear indicators discoloured.

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated especially offside.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 174,522 miles

Battery insecure

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

Minor underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

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

Oil leak

Rear indicators discoloured.

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated especially offside.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 165,987 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 165,987 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 156,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 138,522 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 138,522 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Poor dip beam patterns.

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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T667 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T667 AKN, 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 T667 AKN registered?

T667 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T667 AKN safe to buy?

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