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T509 LCX

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 LCX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2010 89,672 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

BRAKE,SUSPESION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE ALL SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND RUST

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

FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY

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

RADIATOR DETERIORATED

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,144 miles

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION/RUST

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

FRONT AXLE TYRES ARE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REAR AXLE TYRES.

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH(FRONTMOST)SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

RADIATOR SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 85,114 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION/RUST

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

FRONT AXLE TYRES ARE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REAR AXLE TYRES.

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH(FRONTMOST)SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

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

RADIATOR SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 79,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 79,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,132 miles

Slight leak from PAS tank. †Rear radius arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,826 miles

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

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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T509 LCX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T509 LCX, 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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What year was T509 LCX registered?

T509 LCX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T509 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 LCX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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