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P876 FOA

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,928 mi
Last recorded100,928 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 FOA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding very slightly when inspected,balance ok on brake readings

Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

can not see the outer sills as covered over with plastic trim, presumed ok

front floors, rear wheel arches and outer sills are corroding, not excessive at present

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,069 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

can not see the outer sills as covered over with plastic trim, presumed ok

front floors, rear wheel arches and outer sills are corroding, not excessive at present

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,559 miles

Front shock absorbers poor damping

nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,777 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 73,664 miles

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

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

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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P876 FOA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P876 FOA, 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 P876 FOA registered?

P876 FOA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P876 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 FOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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