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P255 JSR

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,998 mi
Last recorded112,998 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 JSR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 112,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 112,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 97,332 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P255 JSR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue 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 P255 JSR, 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

How do I check the history of P255 JSR?

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What year was P255 JSR registered?

P255 JSR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P255 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 JSR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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