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P892 UCW

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,620 mi
Last recorded113,620 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 UCW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,620 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lhf floorpan seam has established corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 108,981 miles

front no plate slightly degraded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,729 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,890 miles

Both sides rear suspension bushes perished

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 98,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both sides rear suspension bushes perished

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,540 miles

left hand rear tyre low

oil leak rhs of engine

Fail 1 Apr 2008 93,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

left hand rear tyre low

oil leak rhs of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,533 miles

Handbrake travel close to acceptable MOT limit

OS and NS outer CV boot Gaiters perishing and worn

OS and NS rear radius arm bush rubbers wearing

OSR brake rubbing slightly

OSR wheel rim dented

Fail 3 Apr 2007 87,533 miles

Handbrake travel close to acceptable MOT limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OS and NS outer CV boot Gaiters perishing and worn

OS and NS rear radius arm bush rubbers wearing

OSR brake rubbing slightly

OSR wheel rim dented

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake reqs adjustment

rear exhaust flange has slight leak

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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P892 UCW is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P892 UCW, 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 P892 UCW registered?

P892 UCW is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P892 UCW safe to buy?

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