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T548 LGV

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,239 mi
Last recorded149,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 LGV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 149,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 138,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,849 miles

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion o/s/f

Pass 9 Jun 2010 116,624 miles

bonding on rear radius arm bushes split/splitting o/s & n/s

o/s wing repeater faded , small split ino/s wiper blade , rear number plate backing poor - advise replacing , o/s rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Fail 8 Jun 2010 116,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

bonding on rear radius arm bushes split/splitting o/s & n/s

o/s wing repeater faded , small split ino/s wiper blade , rear number plate backing poor - advise replacing , o/s rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,327 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,876 miles

nearside hand brake just pass

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2006 56,946 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,946 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

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

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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T548 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T548 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.

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T548 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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