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T681 LNV

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,852 mi
Last recorded98,852 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT681 LNV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,230 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 coil springs corroded

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 92,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,836 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,660 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,823 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 42,464 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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T681 LNV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red 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 T681 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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T681 LNV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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