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P272 FGM

1997 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 FGM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,998 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 52,712 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

plastic covers fitted to sills so unable to assess outer sill panels

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,865 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of standig some perishing and corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,679 miles

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

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

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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P272 FGM is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P272 FGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P272 FGM registered?

P272 FGM is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P272 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 FGM shows 9 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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