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P117 TDN

1997 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,167 mi
Last recorded101,167 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 TDN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,167 miles

Front bumber is not held up on nearside wing

both outer seals are covered so can't see if corroded

whole of vehicle is corroded on body and under vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2013 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumber is not held up on nearside wing

both outer seals are covered so can't see if corroded

whole of vehicle is corroded on body and under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,948 miles

corrosion forming on floor pans, inner sill and chassis rails

sillpanels have covers on them

Fail 13 Jul 2012 98,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion forming on floor pans, inner sill and chassis rails

sillpanels have covers on them

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,291 miles

all four wheel arches corroded

corrosion forming on inner sill panels floor pand and chassis rails

tow bar corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2011 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded

corrosion forming on inner sill panels floor pand and chassis rails

tow bar corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,070 miles

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

corrosion forming on wheel arches

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,998 miles

corrosion forming on both sides front floor pan

corrosion forming on front and rear chassis

sill panel has covers on them unab;e to test for corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,805 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on both sides front floor pan

corrosion forming on front and rear chassis

sill panel has covers on them unab;e to test for corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,608 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 82,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,426 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,426 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,234 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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P117 TDN is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P117 TDN, 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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What year was P117 TDN registered?

P117 TDN is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P117 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 TDN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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