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T946 LWP

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,974 mi
Last recorded132,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT946 LWP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 132,974 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 132,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 129,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,247 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage on front number plate.

Fail 15 May 2007 116,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspect ABS fault ( light came on then went off )

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 116,916 miles

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

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

Suspect ABS fault ( light came on then went off )

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2006 115,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

both rear tyres outter edges

headlight images slightly dim

lower cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2005 109,684 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 109,679 miles

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

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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T946 LWP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T946 LWP, 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 T946 LWP registered?

T946 LWP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T946 LWP safe to buy?

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