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P256 KKJ

1997 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 KKJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 86,099 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,206 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 81,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 77,318 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,318 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,701 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P256 KKJ is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P256 KKJ, 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 P256 KKJ registered?

P256 KKJ is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P256 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 KKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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