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T658 ABD

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,727 mi
Last recorded58,727 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT658 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 58,727 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 58,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 58,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,184 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 57,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 56,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 55,918 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 55,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 55,242 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 54,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 54,540 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 53,799 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 53,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,226 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sump gasket has slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,226 miles

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

All 4 tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sump gasket has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 44,106 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 42,831 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 42,831 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T658 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T658 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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T658 ABD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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