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V129 GPO

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,194 mi
Last recorded77,194 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 GPO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,194 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 77,193 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,960 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,380 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,691 miles

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

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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V129 GPO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V129 GPO, 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 V129 GPO registered?

V129 GPO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V129 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 GPO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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