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P254 FCF

1997 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 FCF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 110,534 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lower wheel arch close to excessively corroded within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mountings

offside screen wash jet inoperative

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,240 miles

near side door mirror is cracked

near side rear suspension drop link is warn to the limit

Pass 24 Nov 2009 102,901 miles

near side front floor pan corroded near limit.

near side rear anti roll bar bush worn to limit.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,318 miles

small chip in windscreen

near side rear anti roll link top bush worn to limit.

near side rear tyre has a nail in the trread.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,888 miles

o/s/front ,n/s/front & n/s/rear tyre tread depths very low

Pass 22 Nov 2005 90,530 miles

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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P254 FCF is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P254 FCF, 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 P254 FCF registered?

P254 FCF is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P254 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 FCF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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