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T822 ARC

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,846 mi
Last recorded66,846 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT822 ARC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,846 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,836 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake lever at caliper not returning to stop

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,538 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear handbrake lever at caliper not returning to stop

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,403 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Fail 17 Apr 2009 62,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from nearside rear brake

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,337 miles

n/s rear trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 50,955 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor 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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T822 ARC is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T822 ARC, 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 T822 ARC registered?

T822 ARC is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T822 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T822 ARC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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