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P186 JBA

1997 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,224 mi
Last recorded111,224 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 JBA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 111,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 109,221 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 109,220 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P186 JBA is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P186 JBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P186 JBA?

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What year was P186 JBA registered?

P186 JBA is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P186 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 JBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P186 JBA have outstanding finance?

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