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T706 CCY

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 CCY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 130,678 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2011 130,678 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,196 miles

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

both rear wheels out of alignment

Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,195 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear wheels out of alignment

Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,159 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 114,159 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,274 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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T706 CCY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T706 CCY, 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 T706 CCY registered?

T706 CCY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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