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T878 CFJ

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 CFJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brakes at rear corroded

corrosion front n/s/f floor

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,598 miles

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

front indicators starting to discolour.

handbrake close to full travel.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

slight fluid weep around power steering hose/joint.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 100,598 miles

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

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

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

front indicators starting to discolour.

handbrake close to full travel.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

slight fluid weep around power steering hose/joint.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,582 miles

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

o/s+n/s cv boots starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f+o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in steering rack/system.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 93,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

o/s+n/s cv boots starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f+o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in steering rack/system.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,784 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 85,784 miles

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

exhaust lambda emissions close to acceptable limits.

handbrake close to full travel n/s/r.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s cv boots weeping grease around securing clips.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,833 miles

cat/centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/arms corroding.

front tyres wearing thin on edges.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around front pipe exhaust.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r trailing arm bush almost perished/split.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 70,428 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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T878 CFJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T878 CFJ, 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 T878 CFJ registered?

T878 CFJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T878 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 CFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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