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T602 WOX

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,064 mi
Last recorded148,064 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT602 WOX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 148,064 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 148,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low and contaminated

engine oil leak

rear tyres low tread depth and mis shaped

Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,725 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 133,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake fluid low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes have play

power steering fluid below minimum level

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 118,119 miles

engine oil leak

large chip in zone b of windscreen

mall chip in zone a of windscreen

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 118,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid low

engine oil leak

large chip in zone b of windscreen

mall chip in zone a of windscreen

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 101,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 85,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,286 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 70,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 62,540 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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T602 WOX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T602 WOX, 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 T602 WOX registered?

T602 WOX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T602 WOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T602 WOX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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