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P209 FEC

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 FEC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 166,584 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 166,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 157,926 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 157,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Feb 2009 142,367 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 142,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 132,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 120,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 109,949 miles

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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P209 FEC is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P209 FEC, 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 P209 FEC registered?

P209 FEC is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P209 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 FEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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