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T689 ABD

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,898 mi
Last recorded95,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,898 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

poor image on headlight

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,862 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 86,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,506 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,330 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,808 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,807 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 57,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,611 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,079 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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T689 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T689 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 T689 ABD registered?

T689 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T689 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T689 ABD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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