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T589 BSO

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 BSO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 157,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 154,347 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 154,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 150,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 146,983 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 146,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 143,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 140,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 136,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 136,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,022 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 121,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 109,600 miles

right hand rear lower arm front bush starting to wear,left hand outer driveshaft gaiter cracking.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 84,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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T589 BSO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T589 BSO, 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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What year was T589 BSO registered?

T589 BSO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T589 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T589 BSO shows 14 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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