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P283 DER

1997 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,153 mi
Last recorded34,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 DER
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2006 34,153 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 34,153 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet catch not working correctly. †spare wheel poor.

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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P283 DER is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P283 DER, 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

How do I check the history of P283 DER?

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What year was P283 DER registered?

P283 DER is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P283 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 DER shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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