MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge
drivers seat mountings are very poor, bolted straight through floor,also drivers seat to subframe mountings poor too long and spaced with nuts,all may fail in an accident
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge
drivers seat mountings are very poor, bolted straight through floor,also drivers seat to subframe mountings poor too long and spaced with nuts,all may fail in an accident
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P309 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P309 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 P309 CJE registered?
P309 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 13 January 1997.
Is P309 CJE safe to buy?
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