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T727 KBD

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,902 mi
Last recorded101,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT727 KBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Emissions only just passed (CO Measured 0.299% - Test Limit 0.300%)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside & Offside Front Floorpans Slightly Corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 100,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 100,050 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 98,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,026 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,164 miles

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

steel in tread off side rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2008 95,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

steel in tread off side rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,681 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 83,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T727 KBD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T727 KBD, 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 T727 KBD registered?

T727 KBD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T727 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T727 KBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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