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T122 BJF

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,142 mi
Last recorded136,142 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 BJF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 136,142 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 136,142 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 136,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,394 miles

both rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2010 105,247 miles

N/S REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 105,166 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 95,313 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,112 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,913 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,026 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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T122 BJF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T122 BJF, 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 T122 BJF registered?

T122 BJF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T122 BJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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