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T139 JJX

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT139 JJX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 86,817 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bad oil leak

both rear tyres just legal

brake pipes rusting

floor rusting and very weak

nail in off side front tyre

not able to check front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,817 miles

bad oil leak

both rear tyres just legal

brake pipes rusting

floor rusting and very weak

nail in off side front tyre

not able to check front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,505 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 81,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,005 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 66,484 miles

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

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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T139 JJX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T139 JJX, 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 T139 JJX registered?

T139 JJX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T139 JJX safe to buy?

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