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T730 AKN

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT730 AKN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 115,399 miles

front floor pans corroding

front tyres worn edges

wet test

Pass 12 May 2012 109,373 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2011 100,296 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 100,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2010 93,373 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 93,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 88,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 83,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 78,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 72,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 60,248 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 60,248 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T730 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 75%.

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 T730 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 T730 AKN registered?

T730 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T730 AKN safe to buy?

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