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T370 NEL

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT370 NEL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 152,032 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,638 miles

Exhaust front flexible section has slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring a potential corrosion area

Fail 14 Sep 2016 150,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust front flexible section has slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring a potential corrosion area

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,703 miles

Coolant leak from heater hose area

Front Exhaust flexible section has slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring a potential corrosion area

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,170 miles

Coolant leak

Front flexi section of exhaust shows signs of leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 143,170 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front flexi section of exhaust shows signs of leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 137,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,164 miles

Area near the tailgate hinges is showing signs of corrosion and will soon require attention

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

There is evidence of corrosion on the rear of the offside sill which may soon require attention, both sills are covered by plastic oversills and so the extent of any corrosion cannot be assessed

Fail 22 Aug 2012 133,164 miles

Area near the tailgate hinges is showing signs of corrosion and will soon require attention

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

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

There is evidence of corrosion on the rear of the offside sill which may soon require attention, both sills are covered by plastic oversills and so the extent of any corrosion cannot be assessed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 128,399 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 122,357 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 122,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 108,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 100,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,960 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 85,130 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 85,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T370 NEL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T370 NEL, 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 T370 NEL registered?

T370 NEL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T370 NEL safe to buy?

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