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P876 JJN

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,904 mi
Last recorded178,904 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 JJN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 178,904 miles

brake pipes corroded

front pads getting low

nsr tyre on 2mm

osr tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jul 2009 145,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 98,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,127 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 JJN is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol 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 JJN, 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 JJN registered?

P876 JJN is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P876 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 JJN 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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