MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch worn
nearside rear brake tight
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
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
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
both outer cv gaiters cracked, os beam pattern not sharp
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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