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P882 GWM

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,028 mi
Last recorded161,028 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 GWM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2011 161,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s/f/ of steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2011 161,028 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f/ of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 147,315 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine seems to move alot advize engine mount check

n/s number plate light came on when tapped and stayed on

wiper motor noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2009 136,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 133,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake light dim.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 131,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 126,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P882 GWM 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 85.7%.

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 P882 GWM, 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 P882 GWM registered?

P882 GWM is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P882 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 GWM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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