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T505 TNP

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 TNP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,157 miles

Head lamp aim slightly blerd patten n/s

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,756 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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T505 TNP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T505 TNP, 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 T505 TNP registered?

T505 TNP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T505 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 TNP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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