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P897 PGO

1996 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 PGO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,959 miles

battery lose

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,222 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside outer wheel arche corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,441 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,067 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 70,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,730 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 19 May 2005 48,802 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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P897 PGO is a 1996 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P897 PGO, 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 P897 PGO registered?

P897 PGO is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P897 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 PGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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