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P208 UUR

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,407 mi
Last recorded158,407 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 UUR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 158,407 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 158,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 155,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2010 155,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2009 154,206 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 154,206 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 151,839 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 151,839 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 May 2007 139,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 131,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 131,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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P208 UUR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue 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 P208 UUR, 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 P208 UUR registered?

P208 UUR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P208 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 UUR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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