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P314 WCD

1997 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 WCD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 127,748 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 127,488 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 115,361 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 115,361 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

N/S/F floor pan corroded

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P314 WCD is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 P314 WCD, 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 P314 WCD registered?

P314 WCD is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P314 WCD safe to buy?

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