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P199 YUG

1997 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 YUG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 159,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 159,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,240 miles

both rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 15,228 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 144,298 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 143,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 134,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted/ travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Apr 2007 121,709 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 121,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 121,483 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 110,803 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YUG is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUG, 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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P199 YUG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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