MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T255 MLS is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 T255 MLS, 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 T255 MLS registered?
T255 MLS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 June 1999.
Is T255 MLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for T255 MLS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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