MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P312 VBH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P312 VBH, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was P312 VBH registered?
P312 VBH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 22 May 1997.
Is P312 VBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P312 VBH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P312 VBH have outstanding finance?
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