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T401 DCY

1999 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 DCY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,180 miles

Offside Front to flexi brake pipe rusting

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusting

rear brake discs rusting

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,586 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,079 miles

Both offside tyres cracking up on tread.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 95,079 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,717 miles

Both front bottom balljoint boots split but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Oil misting around engine.

Rear discs rusting.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 93,717 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,253 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,441 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,266 miles

exhaust back box getting in poor condition

exhaust center section blowing slightly

front wipers starting to split at edges

rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 84,091 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2010 84,089 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T401 DCY registered?

T401 DCY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T401 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T401 DCY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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