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P917 LLN

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 LLN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2010 109,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,014 miles

Battery insecure

Failed car on both rear trailing arm bushes ment to advise

Hand brake lever high

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 104,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Hand brake lever high

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 100,913 miles

Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 82,090 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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P917 LLN is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P917 LLN, 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 P917 LLN registered?

P917 LLN is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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