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T552 OAW

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 OAW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 137,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 137,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 132,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 126,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 118,676 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 118,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 89,971 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,099 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to nsf trim panal

Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,099 miles

corrosion to nsf trim panal

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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T552 OAW is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T552 OAW, 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 T552 OAW registered?

T552 OAW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T552 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T552 OAW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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