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P112 DTA

1997 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 DTA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,230 miles

advise both front tyres worn close to wear markers

advise both rear tyres feathered on both edges

advise n/s/ lower swivel rubber split

advise rear anti roll bar bushs worn and perished

Fail 13 Jul 2009 108,209 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both front tyres worn close to wear markers

advise both rear tyres feathered on both edges

advise n/s/ lower swivel rubber split

advise rear anti roll bar bushs worn and perished

Pass 7 May 2008 94,876 miles

advise accident damage to front bumper

advise all rear suspension bushs perished and corroded

advise both headlamps poor beam image

advise oil leak from cambelt cover

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,779 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise accident damage to front bumper

advise all rear suspension bushs perished and corroded

advise both headlamps poor beam image

advise oil leak from cambelt cover

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,591 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P112 DTA is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 P112 DTA, 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 29 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 P112 DTA registered?

P112 DTA is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P112 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 DTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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