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T399 BBN

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 BBN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak at engine. ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak at engine. ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 121,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 117,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 108,109 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 107,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2007 100,946 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2007 100,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2006 97,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 92,028 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 91,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T399 BBN is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T399 BBN, 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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T399 BBN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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