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T48 XPP

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 XPP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 140,620 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 140,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,016 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 121,973 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 109,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,352 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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T48 XPP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green 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 T48 XPP, 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 T48 XPP?

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What year was T48 XPP registered?

T48 XPP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T48 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T48 XPP 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.

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