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P128 UAM

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,718 mi
Last recorded152,718 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 UAM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 152,718 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 146,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 146,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 140,507 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 138,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P128 UAM is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P128 UAM, 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 P128 UAM registered?

P128 UAM is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P128 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 UAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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