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P236 LEW

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,583 mi
Last recorded161,583 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 LEW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 161,583 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 161,583 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 150,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 150,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 139,575 miles

slight leak from power steering areas !!!!

Pass 30 Aug 2007 126,396 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 126,391 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 113,909 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 113,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 100,985 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perishing badly, and both front tyres inner side walls slightly pulling away from rims, and n/s/f tyre wearing in centre 2mm.....

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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P236 LEW is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P236 LEW, 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 P236 LEW registered?

P236 LEW is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P236 LEW safe to buy?

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