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T558 NLC

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 NLC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 112,580 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 112,580 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 100,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,115 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURING

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH PERISHING

REAR LAMP CRACKED

Fail 31 Aug 2007 80,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S TRAILING ARM BUSH PERISHED,REAR LAMP CRACKED,FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DICOLOURING.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,868 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE

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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T558 NLC is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T558 NLC, 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 T558 NLC registered?

T558 NLC is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T558 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T558 NLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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