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T864 JHD

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,971 mi
Last recorded145,971 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT864 JHD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,971 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,527 miles

nearside front floor slight rust

offside rear wheel arch rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 3 Jun 2015 144,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear light lens slight damage

rear brake pipes rusty

rear fuel pipe rusty

rear part of exhaust rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 142,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes worn

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine has slight water leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 May 2012 139,093 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 139,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,611 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 136,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2010 133,011 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 133,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 122,709 miles

black tape over both rear wheel arches

expansion bottle top missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 111,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,119 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges

offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,589 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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T864 JHD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T864 JHD, 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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T864 JHD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T864 JHD safe to buy?

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