MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
n/s driving lamp insecure in bumper
n/s/r tyre perished /cracked
run out on both front brake discs
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
cv gaiters perishing
n/s/r tyre perishing between tread
oil leaks
radiator has been leaking
rear trailing arms mounts perishing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
cv gaiters perishing
n/s/r tyre perishing between tread
oil leaks
radiator has been leaking
rear trailing arms mounts perishing
see previous vt 32
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P255 MHL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 MHL, 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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P255 MHL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 21 May 1997.
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