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T516 XPP

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,735 mi
Last recorded113,735 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 XPP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 105,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside and offside floor pans rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2009 105,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside and offside floor pans rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2008 103,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 102,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,266 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,266 miles

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

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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T516 XPP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T516 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

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What year was T516 XPP registered?

T516 XPP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T516 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 XPP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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