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T257 DLN

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 DLN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,813 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 77,813 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,824 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,443 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,980 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,919 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,919 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T257 DLN is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T257 DLN, 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 T257 DLN registered?

T257 DLN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T257 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 DLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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