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T129 ANR

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,953 mi
Last recorded122,953 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 ANR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2012 122,953 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion under car and on exhaust system

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre inner edge cracking up

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 6 Nov 2010 99,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,001 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,001 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 71,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,603 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 64,419 miles

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

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

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

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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T129 ANR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T129 ANR, 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 T129 ANR registered?

T129 ANR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T129 ANR safe to buy?

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