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P210 VHU

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 VHU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,240 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlights poor beam pattern

both rear suspenision arms centre bushes starting to detach

oil leak from engine

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspenison arms centre bushes starting to detach

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from engine

poor beam pattern on both head lamps

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

poor beam pattern on both head lamps

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,330 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wheel slightly binding

oil leak from engine

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 76,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wheel slightly binding

oil leak from engine

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak from engine

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,628 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,393 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2007 69,307 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some travel on handbrake

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

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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P210 VHU is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P210 VHU, 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 P210 VHU registered?

P210 VHU is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P210 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 VHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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