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P264 LKR

1997 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 LKR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,427 miles

ABS modulater has been clearly by passed indicating that the abs cannot function if req to do so. the lamp does follow the correct test procedure.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ABS modulater has been clearly by passed indicating that the abs cannot function if req to do so. the lamp does follow the correct test procedure.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,456 miles

oil leak at rear of engine, turbo/breather area. †power steering hose damp. †

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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P264 LKR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P264 LKR, 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 P264 LKR registered?

P264 LKR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P264 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 LKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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