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P862 EMO

1996 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 EMO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 115,355 miles

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

near side rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,668 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 12,659 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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P862 EMO is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 99,613 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 P862 EMO, 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 30 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 P862 EMO?

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What year was P862 EMO registered?

P862 EMO is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P862 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 EMO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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