MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front flexi hose's have cv grease on them
Engine cover is lose
Engine has oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust is corroded
Front number plate cracked
N/S door mirror cover is lose
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
hubcaps cutting into valves
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic outer sill covers fitted.
strongly advise offside front tyre,deteriorated and scuffed on outer wall and devoid of tread pattern on inner edge.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine undertray fitted
nearside mirror cover
oil leak from engine - sump and turbo
slight damage to front registration plate
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine undertray fitted
nearside mirror cover loose
oil leak from engine- sump and turbo areas
rear centre seat belt buckle casing damaged slightly but doesn't affect operation of belt
slight damage to front registration plate
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P287 MRV is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P287 MRV, 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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P287 MRV is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 27 March 1997.
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