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P211 AFH

1997 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,880 mi
Last recorded155,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 AFH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 155,880 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 155,880 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Both rear axle beam bushes perishing

Both rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low-unable to fully inspect

Centre section of exhaust corroded and may soon fail

Corrosion appearing to nearside and offside front floor/chassis areas

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs wearing low

Nearside rear outer brake pad deteriorating

Nearside rear road wheel binding on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

STRONG ADVISE:Both rear tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm and worn on inner shoulders

Stonechip in windscreen

Weap from PAS pipe in engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2008 146,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT 195/55/15

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 135,448 miles

parkbrake performance on limit

rear brake pads well worn

rear tyres well worn

Pass 27 Feb 2006 124,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in nsr tyre

slight engine oil leak

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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P211 AFH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P211 AFH, 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 P211 AFH registered?

P211 AFH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P211 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 AFH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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