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T668 LBJ

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 LBJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,661 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 102,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,047 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,971 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,588 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 73,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 64,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,671 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 56,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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T668 LBJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T668 LBJ, 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 T668 LBJ registered?

T668 LBJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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