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T282 EFJ

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,602 mi
Last recorded83,602 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 EFJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 83,602 miles

Rear Tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 83,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,538 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted - signs of corrosion but full inspection not possible

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,334 miles

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,971 miles

Sill covers fitted to both outer sill panels

Fail 10 Nov 2020 82,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted to both outer sill panels

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,329 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 80,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 78,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,794 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f floor going rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,562 miles

n/s/f floor going rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,398 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,088 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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T282 EFJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T282 EFJ, 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 T282 EFJ registered?

T282 EFJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T282 EFJ safe to buy?

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