MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1.O/S/F DOOR HANDLE STICKING WHEN OPENING
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1.O/S/F DOOR HANDLE STICKING WHEN OPENING
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P257 JKK is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P257 JKK, 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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How do I check the history of P257 JKK?
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What year was P257 JKK registered?
P257 JKK is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P257 JKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P257 JKK shows 3 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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