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T236 SPA

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 SPA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 125,313 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 121,546 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front floor corred

Pass 10 Dec 2007 116,635 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nearly worn

oil leaking from turbo

Fail 25 Nov 2006 111,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 111,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 106,693 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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T236 SPA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T236 SPA, 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 T236 SPA registered?

T236 SPA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T236 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 SPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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