MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rust on various body panels
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P285 UKX is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 P285 UKX, 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 P285 UKX registered?
P285 UKX is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 31 March 1997.
Is P285 UKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P285 UKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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