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P13 USS

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,349 mi
Last recorded96,349 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 USS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,349 miles

all brake and fuel pipes at rear have slight corrosion

both front floor has slight corrosion

both front lower arm main shock/coil spring mount bushes have slight flexing

both rear antiroll bar bushes have slight wear

both rear tyres on outer sidewalls have slight cracking

both rear wheel arches at front lower has slight corrosion

both steering rack boots have slight cracking

exhaust downpipe flexi to pipe seam joint has slight damage

nearside rear outer wing has slight corrosion

offside rear lamp lense has crack

offside rear outer wing has heavy corrosion

radiator has slight deteriation

rear anti roll bar has slight corrosion

rear exhaust pipe near joint to silencer on top part has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

all brake and fuel pipes at rear have slight corrosion

both front floor has slight corrosion

both front lower arm main shock/coil spring mount bushes have slight flexing

both rear antiroll bar bushes have slight wear

both rear tyres on outer sidewalls have slight cracking

both rear wheel arches at front lower has slight corrosion

both steering rack boots have slight cracking

exhaust downpipe flexi to pipe seam joint has slight damage

nearside rear outer wing has slight corrosion

offside rear lamp lense has crack

offside rear outer wing has heavy corrosion

radiator has slight deteriation

rear anti roll bar has slight corrosion

rear exhaust pipe near joint to silencer on top part has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 86,515 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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P13 USS is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P13 USS, 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 P13 USS registered?

P13 USS is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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