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T958 UOX

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,587 mi
Last recorded187,587 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 UOX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 187,587 miles

Bootlid damaged.

Both rear tyres are worn on outer edges and near 1.6mm limit.

OSF floor area weak with corrosion.

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted and NSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 187,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Bootlid damaged.

Both rear tyres are worn on outer edges and near 1.6mm limit.

OSF floor area weak with corrosion.

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted and NSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,428 miles

Both rear trailing arm centre bushes worn.

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 80,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,207 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,207 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 97,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 90,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2006 83,274 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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T958 UOX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T958 UOX, 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 T958 UOX registered?

T958 UOX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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