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P339 OEW

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,583 mi
Last recorded147,583 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 OEW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 147,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 136,683 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 136,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s cv boot has pin hole

Pass 17 Mar 2006 121,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 121,849 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P339 OEW is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P339 OEW, 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 P339 OEW registered?

P339 OEW is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P339 OEW safe to buy?

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