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J297 UOV

1992 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

40,560 mi
Last recorded40,560 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 UOV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2005 40,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

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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J297 UOV is a 1992 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,137 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 J297 UOV, 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 34 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 J297 UOV registered?

J297 UOV is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 21 April 1992.

Is J297 UOV safe to buy?

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