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P24 SGS

1997 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 SGS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 124,718 miles

both c.v boots deteriated

slight play steering rack/track rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2008 114,135 miles

both front c.v boots deteriated

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion topside and underneth

Pass 24 Jan 2007 101,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 101,474 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake slightly low on effort may need attention

Pass 28 Jan 2006 101,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 101,474 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P24 SGS is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P24 SGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P24 SGS registered?

P24 SGS is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P24 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 SGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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