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T208 CNP

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 CNP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 59,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,018 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,501 miles

battery secured by cable ties

front and rear suspension areas corroded

front brake pads worn thin

near side and off side under sills corroded

off side wing mirror cracked

parking brake has slight excessive travel

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,144 miles

Near side front ABS ring split

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

Off side front ABS ring split

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

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

Offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,646 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,303 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,192 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2007 38,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T208 CNP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T208 CNP, 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 T208 CNP registered?

T208 CNP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T208 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 CNP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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