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P344 ONH

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 ONH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,119 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,393 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,051 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,288 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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P344 ONH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red 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 P344 ONH, 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 P344 ONH registered?

P344 ONH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P344 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 ONH 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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