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P92 MUR

1996 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,262 mi
Last recorded156,262 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 MUR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,262 miles

front h/lamps starting to defuse

Pass 22 Sep 2011 137,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 137,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 133,860 miles

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

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 12 May 2010 133,856 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2007 133,342 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 130,602 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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P92 MUR is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P92 MUR, 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 P92 MUR registered?

P92 MUR is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P92 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P92 MUR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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