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T388 BNV

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,373 mi
Last recorded98,373 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 BNV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,373 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)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,981 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering proper inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,873 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,787 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 54,787 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 47,827 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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T388 BNV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T388 BNV, 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 T388 BNV registered?

T388 BNV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T388 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 BNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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