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P291 CJE

1997 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,538 mi
Last recorded64,538 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 CJE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills have plastic covering not allowing full inspection of outer sills

both rear trailing arm centre mounting bushes are deteriating and starting to split

both rear tyres are perishing and starting to split

offside front drive shaft outer gaiter is starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 63,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,913 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,957 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,580 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,245 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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P291 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P291 CJE, 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 P291 CJE registered?

P291 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P291 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 CJE shows 12 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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