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P890 VFH

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 VFH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2007 135,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 135,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pads appear worn.Advise wheel removal for further inspection.

damage to wheels/tyres.

drivers seat belt fluffing.

nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

nearside rear tyre worn uneven to 2mm.

oil leaks.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 125,001 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 125,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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P890 VFH is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P890 VFH, 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 P890 VFH registered?

P890 VFH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P890 VFH safe to buy?

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