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P740 KOP

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,370 mi
Last recorded146,370 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 KOP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 146,370 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PERIPHERY OF BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

SLIGHT SURFACE SPLITS TO BOTH REAR TYRES INNER WALLS

Fail 20 Jun 2007 146,370 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PERIPHERY OF BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

SLIGHT SURFACE SPLITS TO BOTH REAR TYRES INNER WALLS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 130,902 miles

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

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

spare tyre has now got a bulge on the inner sidewall, swapped from n/s rear

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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P740 KOP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P740 KOP, 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 P740 KOP registered?

P740 KOP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is P740 KOP safe to buy?

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