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P133 JOV

1997 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 JOV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,772 miles

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

clutch worn

nearside rear brake tight

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front mirror glass damaged but still provides a view to the rear

offside and nearsidfe front headlight beam images not fully clear

Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,765 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxillary belt heavily perished

nearside front mirror glass damaged but still provides a view to the rear

offside and nearsidfe front headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,727 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,876 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate slightly deteriated

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate slightly deteriated

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,951 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear indicators showing faded amber lights

nearside front wing mirror cracked

oil leak at engine bay

slight play in offside front inner wheel

strong advise both front driveshaft gaiters perishing

strong advise possible power steering leak

strong advise rear exhaust pipe split & blowing

Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,951 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear indicators showing faded amber lights

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front wing mirror cracked

note clutch slips

oil leak at engine bay

slight play in offside front inner wheel

strong advise both front driveshaft gaiters perishing

strong advise possible power steering leak

strong advise rear exhaust pipe split & blowing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,595 miles

both outer cv gaiters cracked, os beam pattern not sharp

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,884 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 42,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,689 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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P133 JOV is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P133 JOV, 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 P133 JOV registered?

P133 JOV is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P133 JOV safe to buy?

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