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T547 LGV

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,943 mi
Last recorded103,943 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 LGV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,943 miles

Battery insecure

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 103,936 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,195 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

O/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,668 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre slight wall damage.n/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Fail 15 Oct 2007 83,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre slight wall damage.n/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,493 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 76,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pads getting low

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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T547 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T547 LGV, 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 T547 LGV registered?

T547 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T547 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T547 LGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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