MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,785 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
offside rear brakes signs of overheating
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brakes signs of overheating
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch slipping
handbrake travel high
power steering resevoir overfilled
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch slipping
handbrake travel high
power steering resevoir overfilled
centre rear seat belt not checked as not in position
slight power steering leak from somewhere around steering rack
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P125 GRC is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P125 GRC, 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 P125 GRC registered?
P125 GRC is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P125 GRC safe to buy?
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