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P310 CJE

1997 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,205 mi
Last recorded136,205 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 CJE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 136,205 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate faded but still can be read.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 136,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate faded but still can be read.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 135,871 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

20% imbalance front brakes

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 124,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 109,236 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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P310 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P310 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 P310 CJE registered?

P310 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P310 CJE safe to buy?

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