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T948 LBJ

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,290 mi
Last recorded87,290 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT948 LBJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 87,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear anti roll bar droplinks have play in rubber bushes

both wiperblades slightly smeary

front reg plate deteriarated close to excessive

offside front tyre wearing low

plastic sill trims fitted

rear reg plate deteriarated

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriarated

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2010 74,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriarated

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,799 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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T948 LBJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T948 LBJ, 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 T948 LBJ registered?

T948 LBJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T948 LBJ safe to buy?

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