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P926 CPB

1996 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,911 mi
Last recorded113,911 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 CPB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight corrosion at o/s/f

slight play in o/s steering joint

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s front steering rack ball joint

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,443 miles

rear silencer rusty in places.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 88,423 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 88,423 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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P926 CPB is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P926 CPB, 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 P926 CPB registered?

P926 CPB is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P926 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P926 CPB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P926 CPB have outstanding finance?

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