MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,924 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both head light patterns poor
os rear tyre worn on inner edge
wipers poor (smear screen)
2x nails in N/S/R tyre
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F bumper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F tyre wearing low & worn inner edge
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
surface corrosion on O/S/F floor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2x nails in N/S/R tyre
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F bumper split
O/S/F tyre wearing low & worn inner edge
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
surface corrosion on O/S/F floor
front brake pads getting low
ns front bumper broken/damaged
os rear tyre getting low
rear anti roll bar, link arm bushes worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P317 POY is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P317 POY, 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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P317 POY is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 11 June 1997.
Is P317 POY safe to buy?
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