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T886 PDD

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 PDD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 62,821 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise exhaust baffel broken in side of exhaust pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,297 miles

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

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

advise: both front tyres are slightly perished on sidewalls / both rear tyres are cracked and nearside rear tyre is close to legal limit /

advise: engine cooling fan is not working on radiator / engine might over heat

advise: oil leak / plastic sill covers fitted / exhaust is detoriated / chips to windscreen /

Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,297 miles

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

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

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

advise: both front tyres are slightly perished on sidewalls / both rear tyres are cracked and nearside rear tyre is close to legal limit /

advise: engine cooling fan is not working on radiator / engine might over heat

advise: oil leak / plastic sill covers fitted / exhaust is detoriated / chips to windscreen /

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,331 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,129 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2006 51,891 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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T886 PDD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T886 PDD, 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 T886 PDD registered?

T886 PDD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T886 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 PDD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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