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A6 TFT

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,547 mi
Last recorded23,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TFT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 23,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 224,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 213,789 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 213,744 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 204,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 193,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 184,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 171,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 159,436 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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A6 TFT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 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 A6 TFT, 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 28 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 TFT?

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What year was A6 TFT registered?

A6 TFT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A6 TFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 TFT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 TFT have outstanding finance?

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