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P241 MKL

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 MKL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 101,950 miles

stone chip in windscreen , brake fluid level low , engine top plastic cover insecure , outer sills covered in plastic trim , dents/scratches corrosion to various body panels , heavy oil leaks , both front outer c.v boots badly cracked

surface corrosion to various brake pipes , cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 17 Mar 2008 101,950 miles

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

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 Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chip in windscreen , brake fluid level low , engine top plastic cover insecure , outer sills covered in plastic trim , dents/scratches corrosion to various body panels , heavy oil leaks , both front outer c.v boots badly cracked

surface corrosion to various brake pipes , cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,965 miles

Cracking and perishing to various steering and suspension bushes †Both outer cv boots cracked †Rear trailing arm bushes split †Brake fluid level low †Slight bind from off side rear brake

Near side rear tye wearing on edges †185 65 14 †Slight smear from wipers †Dents and scratches and corrosion to various body panels †Very heavy oil leaks

Fail 7 Mar 2006 95,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Auxiliary drive belt perished and cracking †Engine oil leks †Exhaust front pipe corroded

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Near side rear trailing arm bush splitting †Both front outer cv gaitors perished and cracking †All brake hoses are perishing †Front tyres wearing low and unevenly †Off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,512 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished and cracking †Engine oil leks †Exhaust front pipe corroded

Near side rear trailing arm bush splitting †Both front outer cv gaitors perished and cracking †All brake hoses are perishing †Front tyres wearing low and unevenly †Off side rear tyre worn low

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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P241 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P241 MKL, 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 P241 MKL registered?

P241 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P241 MKL safe to buy?

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