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V729 FEX

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 FEX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2012 126,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 121,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 85,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 80,619 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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V729 FEX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V729 FEX, 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 V729 FEX registered?

V729 FEX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V729 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 FEX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V729 FEX have outstanding finance?

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