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P115 LOP

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,906 mi
Last recorded77,906 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 LOP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,906 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,359 miles

exhaust middle/ back poor condition corroson both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deterated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,325 miles

engine oil exhaust poor condition off/s c/v boot cracking front pads 70/ worn both rear trailing arm bushes /s/ deterated

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,322 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

engine oil exhaust poor condition off/s c/v boot cracking front pads 70/ worn both rear trailing arm bushes /s/ deterated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,430 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,653 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,879 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,126 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2007 56,149 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

h/brake low performance both front tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,149 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

h/brake low performance both front tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,059 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD ENGINE OIL LEAK CENTRE WINDOW STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

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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P115 LOP is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P115 LOP, 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.

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P115 LOP is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P115 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 LOP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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