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S136 YAB

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 YAB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010
Fail 8 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 130,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 May 2007 118,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 104,838 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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S136 YAB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S136 YAB, 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

How do I check the history of S136 YAB?

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What year was S136 YAB registered?

S136 YAB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S136 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S136 YAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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