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T211 OKE

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

128,797 mi
Last recorded128,797 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 OKE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear low on tread

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

slight fluid leek aroundpower steering pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,880 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs shoeing heavy wear

slight fluid leek from steering pipes

Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,770 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and end nut badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs shoeing heavy wear

slight fluid leek from steering pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,013 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

long travel on foot brake

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,905 miles

heavy wear in front brake discs

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar brackets rusty

slight blow on exhaust system

surface rust on n/s/r metal brake pipe to brake hose

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,905 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

heavy wear in front brake discs

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar brackets rusty

slight blow on exhaust system

surface rust on n/s/r metal brake pipe to brake hose

Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,950 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 407715233066

Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,622 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 99,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heavy corrosion on rear anti roll bar brackets

heavy wear showing on front brake discs

surfacecut on oter wall of n/s/r tyre

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,460 miles

all indicators fading in colour

dampness around power steering pump

flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s rear undersills

flaking corrosion on o/s front engine bay panels

long travel on handbrake

n/s rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated

o/s rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

oil leak on engine

surface cut on outer wall of o/s rear tyre

uneven wear on front brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2011 93,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all indicators fading in colour

dampness around power steering pump

flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s rear undersills

flaking corrosion on o/s front engine bay panels

long travel on handbrake

n/s rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated

o/s rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

oil leak on engine

surface cut on outer wall of o/s rear tyre

unable to open n/s rear door from exterior

uneven wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,880 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,880 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre weearing unevanly on inner tread pattern

o/s/f brake back plate badly corroded

surface corrosion on n/s/r metal brake pipe

unable to check outersills due to plastic covers

uneven wear showing on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,212 miles

advisorys on test 340147619061

Fail 17 Jan 2009 86,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface cut on o/s/r tyre on outer wall

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 81,168 miles

slight splitting in n/s and o/s rear, front trailing arm bushes

surface corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2008 81,116 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

slight splitting in n/s and o/s rear, front trailing arm bushes

surface corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,826 miles

same advisories as test number 151910947496

Fail 9 Feb 2007 76,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface cut on o/s/r tyre on outer wall

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2006 70,604 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 70,604 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

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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T211 OKE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 T211 OKE, 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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T211 OKE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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