MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both outer cv boots cracking
n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit
o/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit
slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both outer cv boots cracking
n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit
o/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit
slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside rear damaged
offside rear trailing arm main bush worn almost to excess.
radiator in poor condition
temporary exhaust repair front pipe.
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside rear damaged
offside rear trailing arm main bush worn almost to excess.
radiator in poor condition
temporary exhaust repair front pipe.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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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P173 JOV is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P173 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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P173 JOV is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 30 January 1997.
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