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P123 TAG

1997 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 TAG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 92,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,285 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 74,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,855 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 61,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,423 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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P123 TAG is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P123 TAG, 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 P123 TAG registered?

P123 TAG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P123 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 TAG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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