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T179 MFL

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,643 mi
Last recorded153,643 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 MFL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 153,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 145,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 139,938 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Offside rear foot brake a bit low on efficiency

Pass 2 Apr 2008 125,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 125,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 107,012 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 92,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,538 miles

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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T179 MFL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T179 MFL, 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 T179 MFL registered?

T179 MFL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T179 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T179 MFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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