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P654 FCH

1997 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 FCH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 145,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in top of windscreen

o/s/f brake pie corroded

o/s/r radius arm bush perished

Pass 4 Dec 2006 132,136 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 32,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of offside rear trailing arm main bush borderline .

corrosion and wear on front discs .

corrosion on nearside rear disc .

handbrake travel borderline .

Fail 19 Jan 2006 120,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 120,512 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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P654 FCH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P654 FCH, 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 P654 FCH registered?

P654 FCH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P654 FCH safe to buy?

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