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P883 LLN

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,208 mi
Last recorded108,208 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 LLN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2010 108,208 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Radiator poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water leak from water pump area

both front tyres wearing outer edges

corrosion starting various places especially n/s/f floor

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s & N/s trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Radiator in Poor condition

Rear no plate starting to discolour

Fail 15 Aug 2009 99,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s & N/s trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Radiator in Poor condition

Rear no plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,360 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,284 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 55,718 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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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P883 LLN 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 P883 LLN, 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 P883 LLN registered?

P883 LLN is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P883 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 LLN 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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