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T439 MUD

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 MUD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 135,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2014 134,656 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 132,538 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 132,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 108,110 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 108,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 96,020 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 96,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 86,131 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 61,005 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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T439 MUD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T439 MUD, 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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T439 MUD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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