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T429 BDP

1999 Rover 420

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 BDP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 121,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,643 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 106,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 99,093 miles

nearside front tyre very close to limits

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 83,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2005 71,992 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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T429 BDP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T429 BDP, 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 T429 BDP registered?

T429 BDP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T429 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T429 BDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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