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T458 SJL

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT458 SJL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,280 miles

front indicators flashing white

n/s/f chassis/floor corroding

n/s/r tyre 2.2mm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,679 miles

fog light pin in trailor socket inop

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in off side track rod end

trailor socket flap missing

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,703 miles

front c.v boots perishing

light exhaust blow centre section

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre 3mm and sidewalls perishing

slight play in o/s/f track rod end and inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,895 miles

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,106 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 68,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front windowscreen has an crack init

n/s/f c.v boot cracking

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f c.v boot cracking

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,739 miles

front c.v boots cracking

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,010 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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T458 SJL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T458 SJL, 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 T458 SJL registered?

T458 SJL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T458 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T458 SJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T458 SJL have outstanding finance?

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