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M8 AUY

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 AUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,351 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bumper has slight damage

Fail 24 Aug 2010 97,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper o/s damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper o/s damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,595 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 83,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 60,466 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 60,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,806 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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M8 AUY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M8 AUY, 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 M8 AUY registered?

M8 AUY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is M8 AUY safe to buy?

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