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P306 ETV

1997 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 ETV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,524 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,051 miles

centre seat belt has been removed

Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front back plate corroded and sections missing

power steering pump damp

radiator in poor codition

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,433 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 45,467 miles

drivers side front tyre low on tread on inner edge . nearside rear trye low on tread on outter edge . both rear tryes have feather cracking on outter walls .

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,822 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,215 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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P306 ETV is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P306 ETV, 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 P306 ETV registered?

P306 ETV is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P306 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 ETV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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