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T896 ABD

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,791 mi
Last recorded68,791 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,791 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 68,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,496 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,869 miles

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

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

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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T896 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T896 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 T896 ABD registered?

T896 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T896 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T896 ABD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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