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T204 XPP

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 XPP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 134,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 129,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 124,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 109,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 109,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 May 2007 104,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 95,508 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 95,508 miles

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

Offside 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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T204 XPP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T204 XPP, 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 T204 XPP registered?

T204 XPP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T204 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T204 XPP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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