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P21 RVG

1997 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 RVG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,427 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipe o/s/r corroded

dent o/s/f wing

gearbox noisey

o/s/f floor showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking

radiator in poor condition

rear bumper and bonnet damage

Fail 12 Jan 2010 85,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f floor showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking

radiator in poor condition

rear bumper and bonnet damage

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

Oil leak

brake pipe o/s/r corroded

dent o/s/f wing

gearbox noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 79,250 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 79,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 71,226 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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P21 RVG is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P21 RVG, 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 P21 RVG registered?

P21 RVG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P21 RVG safe to buy?

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