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P271 MKL

1997 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,717 mi
Last recorded112,717 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 MKL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,717 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,712 miles

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.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,970 miles

front floors rusty

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,324 miles

front floors rusty

os trailing arm bush perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2009 107,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,359 miles

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2007 102,349 miles

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

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,415 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 95,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 84,509 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 84,509 miles

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.

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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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?

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