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P115 MNH

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 MNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,066 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 9,899 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,464 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 82,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,548 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,772 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,124 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 26,116 miles

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

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 MNH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MNH, 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 P115 MNH registered?

P115 MNH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P115 MNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 MNH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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