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P937 FDA

1996 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,929 mi
Last recorded66,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 FDA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,929 miles

Nearside 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)

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,567 miles

advancing corrosion to sill, behind plastic cover

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,366 miles

advancing corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,544 miles

VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAS PAS FLUID LEAK

Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,537 miles

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

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

VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAS PAS FLUID LEAK

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P937 FDA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P937 FDA, 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 P937 FDA registered?

P937 FDA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P937 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 FDA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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