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P933 GNH

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,938 mi
Last recorded132,938 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 GNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 132,938 miles

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

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 122,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 119,066 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 119,054 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 101,068 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2006 101,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P933 GNH is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P933 GNH, 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 P933 GNH registered?

P933 GNH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P933 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P933 GNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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