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T579 DOB

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,265 mi
Last recorded110,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 DOB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 110,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside & offside front floor sections corroded

nearside & offside rear lower suspension arm front bushes slight deterioation

Pass 21 May 2009 107,239 miles

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

nearside & offside front floors & nearside front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2008 103,781 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 99,995 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 96,102 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 96,081 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension 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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T579 DOB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T579 DOB, 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 T579 DOB registered?

T579 DOB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T579 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T579 DOB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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