MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front to flexi brake pipe rusting
Oil leak ()
exhaust rusting
rear brake discs rusting
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front to flexi brake pipe rusting
Oil leak ()
exhaust rusting
rear brake discs rusting
sill covers fitted
exhaust down pipe rusty
n/s wiper blade split on edges
o/s front tyre rubber cracking
rear brake discs rusting on edges
sill covers fitted
slight imbalance front brakes
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
exhaust down pipe rusty
n/s wiper blade split on edges
o/s front tyre rubber cracking
rear brake discs rusting on edges
sill covers fitted
slight imbalance front brakes
Both offside tyres cracking up on tread.
Oil misting around bottom of engine.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front bottom balljoint boots split, but preventing the ingress of dirt etc.
Both offside tyres cracking up on tread.
Oil misting around bottom of engine.
Both front bottom balljoint boots split but preventing the ingress of dirt.
Oil misting around engine.
Rear discs rusting.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front bottom balljoint boots split but preventing the ingress of dirt.
Oil misting around engine.
Rear discs rusting.
Spare wheel fitted.
Both front bottom balljoint dustcovers split, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread, also scuffed on outer sidewall.
Nearside rear tyre 2mm tread,also worn on inside edge.
Rear brake discs rusting.
Slight oil leak from engine.
rear brake discs starting to rust
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake discs starting to rust
exhaust back box getting in poor condition
exhaust center section blowing slightly
front wipers starting to split at edges
rear brake discs getting rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T401 DCY is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T401 DCY, 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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T401 DCY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 July 1999.
Is T401 DCY safe to buy?
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