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T609 LGV

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,118 mi
Last recorded55,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT609 LGV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 55,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor board (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fronts + rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tooth rings heavy corrossion both sides (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak from gasket

front and rear suspension heavy corrossion

plastic side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Apr 2020 54,919 miles

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

underside corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 54,289 miles

both rear amber bulbs fadeing

floor repair unable to view due to underseal

front ABS tooth ring heavy corrosion

head lamp image deteriorating

n/s/f wheel inner slight damage

rear sway arm large bushs deteriorating both sides

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 11 May 2018 53,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

front and rear suspension arms, rear anti roll bar, all brake calipers and surrounding arears very rusty

unable to fully view inner and outer brake pads due to vehicle design and wheel trims

under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 8 May 2018 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

front and rear suspension arms, rear anti roll bar, all brake calipers and surrounding arears very rusty

unable to fully view inner and outer brake pads due to vehicle design and wheel trims

underbody brake pipe and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 52,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust

Fail 1 May 2014 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,015 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,685 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 30,716 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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T609 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T609 LGV, 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 T609 LGV registered?

T609 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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