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T54 NFL

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,888 mi
Last recorded95,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 NFL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre is perishing

rear exhaust rubber mounting is broken

service brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

nearside front brake pads are getting low

offside front tyre is perishing

rear exhaust rubber mountings are worn

Fail 29 Jul 2015 93,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

nearside front brake pads are getting low

offside front tyre is perishing

rear exhaust rubber mountings are worn

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

radiator is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 91,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system is corroded

radiator is corroded

rear exhaust rubber is broken

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracking and worn close to limit (RIKEN 195/55R15 V)

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are getting low

radiator is corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracking and worn close to limit (RIKEN 195/55R15 V)

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are getting low

radiator is corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,547 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

General corrosion to the underneath of vehicle

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Radiator is rotten

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

General corrosion to the underneath of vehicle

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Radiator is rotten

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,979 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

centre exhaust rubbers perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads wearing uneven

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,469 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads wearing uneven

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 2 Aug 2008 68,666 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 68,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,651 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
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T54 NFL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T54 NFL, 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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T54 NFL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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