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P139 CAD

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,028 mi
Last recorded176,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 CAD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 176,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 151,511 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 151,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 136,275 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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P139 CAD is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P139 CAD, 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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P139 CAD is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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