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T879 CFJ

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,232 mi
Last recorded63,232 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 CFJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,804 miles

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded but not excessive.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,432 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,986 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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T879 CFJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T879 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 T879 CFJ registered?

T879 CFJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T879 CFJ safe to buy?

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