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P296 MNF

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,396 mi
Last recorded110,396 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 MNF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 110,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion under and on vehicle body

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,016 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 103,663 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 97,815 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 97,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,435 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 92,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,753 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 78,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 78,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,044 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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P296 MNF is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P296 MNF, 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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P296 MNF is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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