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P196 XTG

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 XTG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,227 miles

advise windscreen has slight crack but not in drivers view

Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,851 miles

intermitant fault on abs system

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,874 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,010 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 10,010 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightley

nearside rear tyre surface cracking &wearing on edge slightley

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightley

Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 78,572 miles

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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P196 XTG is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P196 XTG, 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 P196 XTG registered?

P196 XTG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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