MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front floors signs of corrosion. offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.
front floors rusty
slight blow front exhaust
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front floors rusty
slight blow front exhaust
front floors rusty
os trailing arm bush perishing
rear brake pipes rusty
tyres worn on edges
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front floors rusty
os trailing arm bush perishing
rear brake pipes rusty
tyres worn on edges
front brake pad linings low
front floors rusty
front to rear brake pipe rusty
os trailing arm bush worn
osf both rear tyres worn inner edges
slight blow front exhaust
nsf tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nsf tyre worn inner edge
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cooling fan not cutting in
rear tread patterns starting to step
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P271 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P271 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 P271 MKL registered?
P271 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P271 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P271 MKL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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