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T144 LDX

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 LDX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2008 130,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

power steering fluid level on min

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plare dis,coloured, lower engine cover damaged & poor fit, suspect offside front brake pad wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 119,254 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 119,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 105,603 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 91,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 81,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LDX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LDX, 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 T144 LDX registered?

T144 LDX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T144 LDX safe to buy?

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