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T504 EFM

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,930 mi
Last recorded155,930 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 EFM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 155,930 miles

osr wheelarch corroding

Pass 10 May 2012 153,606 miles

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)

Oil leak

osr wheelarch corroding

rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 May 2011 149,631 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheelarch insecure

rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 May 2011 149,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear wheelarch insecure

rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 144,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear wheelarches coroding

rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 May 2009 138,071 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 138,071 miles

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

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2007 133,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 129,901 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 129,885 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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T504 EFM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T504 EFM, 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 T504 EFM registered?

T504 EFM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T504 EFM safe to buy?

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