MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on inside edge but is acceptable at this time.
Advise damp around N/S/R Brake calliper but found no leaks.
Advise front number plate is slightly faded.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advise front disc pads are slightly low.
Advise rear disc pads are slightly low.
Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Advise front disc pads are slightly low.
Advise rear disc pads are slightly low.
Advise slight binding to N/S/R Wheel.
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise damage front window screen but acceptabl
advise damage front window screen but acceptabl
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P199 HBU is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P199 HBU, 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 P199 HBU registered?
P199 HBU is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P199 HBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P199 HBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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