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P339 KOA

1997 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 KOA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,282 miles

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

exhaust tatty

Fail 3 Feb 2012 74,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tatty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,148 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 71,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 68,441 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,271 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 64,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,469 miles

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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P339 KOA is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P339 KOA, 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 P339 KOA registered?

P339 KOA is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P339 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P339 KOA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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