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T129 BFX

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,793 mi
Last recorded116,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 BFX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,453 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 109,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,432 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 109,432 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,165 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 98,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,355 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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T129 BFX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

T129 BFX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T129 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 BFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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