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T346 JGS

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,309 mi
Last recorded22,309 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT346 JGS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 22,309 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2014 223,305 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

corrosion on both front floors

general corrosion on underside

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

splitting on radius arm bushes

Pass 16 May 2013 221,774 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside

front brake discs worn

front brakes slightly tight

movement in both rear anti roll bar links

nearside rear tyre close to limit on edge

offside front inner bay corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust slightly blowing

slight splitting rear radius arm bushes

Pass 18 May 2012 213,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 213,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on both front floors

exhaust repaired

general underside corrosion

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 19 May 2011 201,857 miles

corrosion on underside

nearside rear radius arm bush heavily split but no movement

offside rear radius arm bush spliting

some judder on front brakes

Pass 20 May 2010 194,813 miles

corrosion on underside and brake pipes

judder and imbalance on front brakes

nearside front cv boot splitting

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit on edges

Pass 15 May 2009 186,519 miles

corrosion on offside front wheel arch area

corrosion on underside

radius arm bushes worn

slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link

some judder on front brakes

some movement in offside front track rod end

Pass 22 May 2008 180,441 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 180,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion

slight oil leaks

some play in steering rack

some wear in both rear anti roll bar links

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 May 2007 173,449 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake adjustment/travels

washer jets misaligned/ n/s blocked

Fail 22 May 2007 173,449 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel /adjustment required

washer jets misaligned / n/s blocked

Pass 28 Apr 2006 164,921 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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T346 JGS is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T346 JGS, 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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T346 JGS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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