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P115 NKR

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,650 mi
Last recorded175,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 NKR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 175,650 miles

drivers door panel insecure

rear suspension bushes split

vehicle very muddy

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 166,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 157,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 149,061 miles

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

possible fuel leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 142,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 143,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

o/s front door mirror partly cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 132,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 119,483 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 107,002 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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P115 NKR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

P115 NKR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P115 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 NKR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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