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P224 LNH

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 LNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,823 miles

both cv boots perished not split

fan belt cracking

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 110,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,328 miles

Both rear suspension pivot bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 106,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both rear suspension pivot bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,577 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 83,577 miles

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

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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P224 LNH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P224 LNH, 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 P224 LNH registered?

P224 LNH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P224 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 LNH shows 8 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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