CarVerify

Free Car Check

T535 LVM

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,597 mi
Last recorded95,597 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 LVM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust back box bangs on bumper

exhaust back box split and slight blowing

nearside front c.v boot perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have light splits on inner walls

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,027 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,631 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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T535 LVM 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 T535 LVM, 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 T535 LVM?

You can check the full history of T535 LVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T535 LVM registered?

T535 LVM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T535 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T535 LVM 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.

Does T535 LVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T535 LVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.