MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both number plates slightly deteriorated
engine has oil leaks
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear antiroll bar link worn
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both number plates slightly deteriorated
engine has oil leaks
nearside rear antiroll bar link worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all flexible brake hose ferrels rusty †
both outer c/v gaiters perished
centre exhaust rusty and shailing
frfont brake discs rusty
front floors rusty and shailing
heavy engine oil leak
off side front back plate corroded and breaking away
off side headlight aim on lowest limit
off side rack gaiter perished
rear floors rusty and shailing
rear suspension bushes perished
steering rack contaminated with oil
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P201 WFH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P201 WFH, 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 P201 WFH registered?
P201 WFH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 20 February 1997.
Is P201 WFH safe to buy?
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