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P122 NBK

1997 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,258 mi
Last recorded39,258 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NBK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,258 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 37,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,173 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,080 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,313 miles

grease residue around ns outer c.v gaiter

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

o/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

oil leak

power steering fluid leak

rear tyres deteriating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 312,676 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

o/s/r brake and hand brake performance lower than n/s/r

oil leak

power steering fluid low

rear tyres deteriating

some corosion to exhausr system

veicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 11 Mar 2013 31,676 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

o/s/r brake and hand brake performance lower than n/s/r

oil leak

power steering fluid low

rear tyres deteriating

some corosion to exhausr system

veicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,962 miles

dampness to power steering hoses / level low

n/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

n/s/r door handle broken

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,962 miles

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

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

dampness to power steering hoses / level low

n/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

n/s/r door handle broken

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,044 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r door not opening from outside

nail in o/s/r tyre

outer c.v gaiters starting to deteriate

rear indicaters starting to discolour

rear tyres starting to deteriate

some coosion to eexhaust system

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,830 miles

engine oil leak

n/s outer c.v boot starting to perish

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres starting to perish

s/s washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,236 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,612 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal quite low advise attention

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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P122 NBK is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P122 NBK, 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 P122 NBK registered?

P122 NBK is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P122 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 NBK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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