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P938 RUG

1996 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,251 mi
Last recorded134,251 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 RUG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 134,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 134,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 116,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 116,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,582 miles

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

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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P938 RUG is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P938 RUG, 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 P938 RUG registered?

P938 RUG is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P938 RUG safe to buy?

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