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T487 VNO

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

79,576 mi
Last recorded79,576 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 VNO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 79,576 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 79,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded within 30cm of lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of sill corroded within 30cm of lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 75,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Nov 2022 68,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,029 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,744 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 54,766 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,838 miles

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

Offside Rear brake discs slight corroded

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 51,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake discs slight corroded

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

Offside rear brake service needed asap

park brake service need asap

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bark brake service needed

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,078 miles

heavy corrosion forming nearside and offside foot wells

Fail 10 Nov 2015 49,078 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion forming nearside and offside foot wells

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,480 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 40,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,968 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,682 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,061 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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T487 VNO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 T487 VNO, 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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T487 VNO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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