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P217 WWU

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,954 mi
Last recorded102,954 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 WWU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2014 102,954 miles

slight corrosion on rear outter sills

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,912 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 94,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside head light aim just inside limits

offside +nearside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,191 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside head light aim on just on lower end of limits + slightly misted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,269 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 79,269 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,885 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,091 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,337 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 65,331 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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P217 WWU is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P217 WWU, 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 P217 WWU registered?

P217 WWU is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P217 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 WWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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