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P27 UWT

1997 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 UWT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 120,027 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 120,025 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front c.v boot cracking

Both front discs heavily pitted

Exhaust corroding

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 99,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 99,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,837 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 91,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Beam patterns faint. Trailing arm bushes starting to split. Both front outer CV boots starting to crack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2005 81,422 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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P27 UWT is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P27 UWT, 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 P27 UWT registered?

P27 UWT is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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