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P329 UMJ

1997 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 UMJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2009 127,570 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION-O/S/F+N/S/F FLOOR.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.F SUSPENSION BUSHES MISC POOR CONDITION-MINOR PLAY.N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS MINOR PLAY.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 127,570 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION-O/S/F+N/S/F FLOOR.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.F SUSPENSION BUSHES MISC POOR CONDITION-MINOR PLAY.N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS MINOR PLAY.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 118,410 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL MIN-LEAKS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 118,410 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL MIN-LEAKS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 109,788 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 109,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 980 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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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P329 UMJ is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P329 UMJ, 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

How do I check the history of P329 UMJ?

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What year was P329 UMJ registered?

P329 UMJ is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P329 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P329 UMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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