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T618 LNV

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,840 mi
Last recorded71,840 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 LNV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers on sills

underside off car has corrosion in various places

Fail 20 Feb 2020 71,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers on sills

underside off car has corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,110 miles

Offside Rear door handle loose

Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,065 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear door handle loose

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,772 miles

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

front chassis has slight corrosion

offside rear door handle broken but still working to allow access to rear

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Floor Has Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,917 miles

offside outer door handle loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,179 miles

screen washers weak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

screen washers weak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,629 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,648 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,116 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,355 miles

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

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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T618 LNV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T618 LNV, 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 T618 LNV registered?

T618 LNV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T618 LNV safe to buy?

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