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V149 GPX

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 GPX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,445 miles

both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

outer sills covered

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

outer sills covered

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,118 miles

both front c.v boots heavily perished

outer sills covered

parking brake only just met the legal requirements

Fail 12 Jan 2010 47,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,663 miles

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

outer sills covered

Fail 19 Jan 2008 35,959 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,119 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 23,119 miles

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

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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V149 GPX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V149 GPX, 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.

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What year was V149 GPX registered?

V149 GPX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V149 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V149 GPX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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