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T259 UAV

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 UAV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,587 miles

cat loose in exhaust box

serious engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 95,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

cat loose in exhaust box

serious engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,662 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 91,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING BAD

Fail 10 Apr 2007 91,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 78,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,582 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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T259 UAV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 T259 UAV, 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 T259 UAV registered?

T259 UAV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T259 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T259 UAV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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