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P199 HBU

1997 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 HBU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 115,317 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,828 miles

Advise front disc pads are slightly low.

Advise rear disc pads are slightly low.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 112,715 miles

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.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,487 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 105,472 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 98,760 miles

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

advise damage front window screen but acceptabl

Pass 7 Oct 2006 98,760 miles

advise damage front window screen but acceptabl

Pass 6 Oct 2005 94,706 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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