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T420 SDV

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,481 mi
Last recorded153,481 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 SDV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2012 153,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

185/60/14 tyres fitted on front

185/65/14 tyres fitted on rear

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 13 Jun 2011 137,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake disks worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,233 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

O.S.R TYRERS HAS SLIGHT CUT TO INNER SIDEWALL

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 127,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

O.S.R TYRERS HAS SLIGHT CUT TO INNER SIDEWALL

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 122,335 miles

O/S/F outer D/S boot perished

O/S/R suspension trailing arm bush perished

O/S/R tyre on limit and nail in tyre

head lights poor

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Jul 2009 122,335 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen chipped

O/S/F outer D/S boot perished

O/S/R suspension trailing arm bush perished

O/S/R tyre on limit and nail in tyre

head lights poor

oil leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2008 114,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R tyre on limit

centre stop light loose

engine oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2008 114,511 miles

O/S/R tyre on limit

centre stop light loose

engine oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Jun 2007 105,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 105,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F wing and bumper damaged

O/S/F tyre on limit

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 SDV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T420 SDV, 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 T420 SDV registered?

T420 SDV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T420 SDV safe to buy?

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