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P210 WFH

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,719 mi
Last recorded129,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 129,719 miles

both front headlight have poor beam patterns

osr and nsr tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2010 122,223 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 113,880 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 113,771 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,526 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside rear brake showing slightly low reading

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 18 Jul 2008 105,526 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake showing slightly low reading

Rear number plate deteriating

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,989 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,203 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 89,203 miles

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

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 WFH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P210 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 P210 WFH registered?

P210 WFH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P210 WFH safe to buy?

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