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P864 VAD

1996 Rover 420

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,499 mi
Last recorded84,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 VAD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,987 miles

baffle noise to rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Dec 2009 72,763 miles

baffle noise to rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,554 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 69,554 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

slight knock to n/s/r suspension

stone chip to windscreen

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 31 Dec 2007 66,468 miles

judder to front brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,583 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,348 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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P864 VAD is a 1996 Rover 420 in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P864 VAD, 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

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What year was P864 VAD registered?

P864 VAD is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P864 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 VAD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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