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T634 TUY

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,659 mi
Last recorded152,659 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT634 TUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 152,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 150,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 148,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 148,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,097 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

Pass 17 Mar 2021 141,815 miles

front and rear of vehicle corroded in areas not resulting in holes

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

Pass 17 Mar 2020 138,809 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 28 Mar 2019 133,702 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,042 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,822 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

nearside and offside inner wheel arches slightly corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,712 miles

surface rust front rear of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,949 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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T634 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T634 TUY, 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 T634 TUY registered?

T634 TUY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T634 TUY safe to buy?

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