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P315 CJE

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,790 mi
Last recorded110,790 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 CJE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,790 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 110,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 85,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,607 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 61,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

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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P315 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P315 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 P315 CJE registered?

P315 CJE is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P315 CJE safe to buy?

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