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T356 JGS

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,989 mi
Last recorded191,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 JGS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2015 191,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 191,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 185,215 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2013 178,656 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 169,156 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 169,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 161,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 161,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 155,003 miles

o/s/f floor slight corrision

Fail 5 Dec 2009 15,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/f floor slight corrision

Pass 24 Nov 2008 144,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 133,386 miles

battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2007 133,386 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2006 122,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 107,609 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 107,607 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Advise on o/s/f tyre on limit of tread depth

Advise on play in rear antiroll bar links

Advise on wear to o/s/r tyre

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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T356 JGS is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T356 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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What year was T356 JGS registered?

T356 JGS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T356 JGS safe to buy?

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