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P264 MKL

1997 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,720 mi
Last recorded114,720 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 114,720 miles

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

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

superficial corrosion to nearside front & offside front floor/jacking points.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,932 miles

front wheel arches corroded

parking brake feels long

wipers need cleaning

Fail 8 Mar 2012 112,932 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front wheel arches cxorroded

parking brake feels long

wipers need cleaning

Pass 7 Sep 2010 111,070 miles

all wheel arches corroded

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,602 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 108,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 102,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,714 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 87,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,795 miles

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 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P264 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

P264 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P264 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 MKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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