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T144 AJB

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,203 mi
Last recorded193,203 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 AJB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 193,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 179,223 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

POWER STEERING HOSES ARE DAMP

REAR INDICATORS ARE WORN COLOUR

REAR SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK ENDS

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 11 Dec 2009 162,893 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 11 Dec 2009 162,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 18 Dec 2008 153,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 153,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 137,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 137,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,990 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 117,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 114,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

nail in tread offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2005 90,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 90,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2005 90,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres on limit

nearside front abs ring broken

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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T144 AJB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T144 AJB, 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.

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T144 AJB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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