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P309 TEG

1997 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,633 mi
Last recorded65,633 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 TEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,633 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

HEADLAMPS DAMP ON INSIDE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

WIPERS SPLIT ON EDGES

Fail 5 Jan 2008 65,627 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

HEADLAMPS DAMP ON INSIDE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

WIPERS SPLIT ON EDGES

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,318 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

brake fluid low

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

both front outer cv boots badly cracking

brake fluid low

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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P309 TEG is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TEG, 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 TEG registered?

P309 TEG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P309 TEG safe to buy?

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