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T83 LDX

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 LDX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 116,495 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 104,957 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 92,522 miles

front number plate cracked.

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

front tyres wearing on inside edge.

ns/r trailing arm bush deteriating

os/f cv boot deteriating.

os/r metal brake pipe corroded.

rear number plate delaminating.

unable to check all brake pipes due to routing over rear suspension and fuel tank.

Fail 7 May 2010 92,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked.

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

front tyres wearing on inside edge.

ns/r trailing arm bush deteriating

os/f cv boot deteriating.

os/r metal brake pipe corroded.

rear number plate delaminating.

unable to check all brake pipes due to routing over rear suspension and fuel tank.

Pass 21 May 2009 83,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 83,411 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 73,579 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 73,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,880 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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T83 LDX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T83 LDX, 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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T83 LDX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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