MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet catch sticking
front brake pads appear well worn
o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded badly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear steel brake pipe corroded
n/s front tyre well worn on inner edge
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on edges
osf bottom arm front bush starting to split
slight exhaust blow at back box
slight play in nsr drop link
n/s/f lower arm inner bush well worn
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inside edge and close to legal limit
temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f lower arm inner bush well worn
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inside edge and close to limit 195/55/15
temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f wheel rim dented
wiper blades poor
both outer c/v boots perished
front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P160 NKR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P160 NKR, 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 P160 NKR registered?
P160 NKR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 17 June 1997.
Is P160 NKR safe to buy?
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