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P173 TNP

1997 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,891 mi
Last recorded67,891 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 TNP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 67,891 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to floors and suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

light seepage from power steering system

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,707 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexy deteiorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,784 miles

handbrake has slight travel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,484 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 38,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,730 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 34,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,269 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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P173 TNP is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P173 TNP, 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 TNP is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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