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P943 LRP

1996 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,571 mi
Last recorded150,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 LRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 147,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 147,824 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 144,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 141,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 141,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 138,225 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 138,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 132,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 128,616 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 126,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 106,844 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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P943 LRP is a 1996 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P943 LRP, 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 P943 LRP registered?

P943 LRP is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P943 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 LRP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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