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P893 UCW

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 UCW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disks corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

little reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 3 Sep 2007 82,373 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,776 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

radiator corroded no signs of leaks. exhaust flexi pipe worn

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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P893 UCW 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 57.1%.

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 P893 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 P893 UCW registered?

P893 UCW is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P893 UCW safe to buy?

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