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T578 CRF

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,881 mi
Last recorded72,881 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 CRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,680 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 67,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,165 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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T578 CRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T578 CRF, 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 T578 CRF registered?

T578 CRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T578 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T578 CRF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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