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P230 YTY

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 YTY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2013 128,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 116,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 116,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 103,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,105 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust hiting body

Fail 16 Jun 2009 9,105 miles

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust hiting body

Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,300 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 86,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 81,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,562 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 75,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P230 YTY is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P230 YTY, 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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P230 YTY is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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