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T157 VFS

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 VFS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 127,481 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2009 127,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 117,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 108,151 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 108,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2006 936,368 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2006 936,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T157 VFS is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T157 VFS, 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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What year was T157 VFS registered?

T157 VFS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T157 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 VFS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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