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T420 SAV

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,492 mi
Last recorded36,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 SAV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 36,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 35,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,263 miles

washer jets poor

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,512 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 27,471 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 25,963 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 25,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,956 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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T420 SAV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T420 SAV, 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

How do I check the history of T420 SAV?

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What year was T420 SAV registered?

T420 SAV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T420 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T420 SAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T420 SAV have outstanding finance?

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