MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion on both front jacking points
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P864 BER is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P864 BER, 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.
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What year was P864 BER registered?
P864 BER is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 23 August 1996.
Is P864 BER safe to buy?
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