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T657 ABD

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,540 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,540 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,923 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 7 Jun 2013 87,217 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,804 miles

engine over heating

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine over heating

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 81,223 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,392 miles

engine oil leak,becoming quite heavy,drips forming on sump,HAZZARDOUS to other road users!!!!

nearside rear tyre worn to wearbar,low inner edge!

offside front tyre worn almost to wearbar!

offside outer cv gaitor poor condition,leaking grease,no visible splits,several "pinholes"!

screen damaged in swept area n earside,less than 40mm.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak,becoming quite heavy,drips forming on sump,HAZZARDOUS to other road users!!!!

nearside rear tyre worn to wearbar,low inner edge!

offside front tyre worn almost to wearbar!

offside outer cv gaitor poor condition,leaking grease,no visible splits,several "pinholes"!

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake pads overheated,crumbling,wearing low!!!!!!!!!!!!! disc overheated,discoloured!!

screen damaged in swept area n earside,less than 40mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,314 miles

heavy engine oil leak,water leaking also!

offside front outer cv gaitor "pinhole" leak.

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.

park brake effort poor,no lock outs!

power steering hose above rack,starting to leak at joint with pipe!

slight exhaust leak centre/rear joint, exhaust sounds like leaking also when cold

Fail 2 Jul 2009 73,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

heavy engine oil leak,water leaking also!

offside front outer cv gaitor "pinhole" leak.

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.

park brake effort poor,no lock outs!

power steering hose above rack,starting to leak at joint with pipe!

slight exhaust leak centre/rear joint, exhaust sounds like leaking also when cold

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,775 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,680 miles

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Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,680 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NOTE! rear wheel allignment appears a long way out by eye & at adjusters

screen cracked in swept area †power steering hoses weeping at reservoir †auxilliery drive belt badly cracked/splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,716 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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T657 ABD 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 55%.

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 T657 ABD, 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 T657 ABD registered?

T657 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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