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P896 EOE

1996 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,466 mi
Last recorded65,466 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 EOE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,466 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe borderline

corrosion on front brake pipes

dampness on power steering pipes

handbrake travel

rear brake pad wear n/s

rear number plate

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,962 miles

corrosion on main brake pipe

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,107 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,734 miles

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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P896 EOE is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P896 EOE, 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 P896 EOE registered?

P896 EOE is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P896 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 EOE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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