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T285 BSN

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 BSN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 92,366 miles

Offside front ABS ring split.

Fail 13 May 2008 92,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake imbalance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front ABS ring split.

Offside front wiper blade torn.

Oil leak offside front.

Pass 3 May 2007 75,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre brake light insicure

Fail 3 May 2006 59,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 59,393 miles

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

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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T285 BSN is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T285 BSN, 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 T285 BSN registered?

T285 BSN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T285 BSN safe to buy?

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