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P948 TRN

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 TRN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 167,834 miles

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

offside front floo pan rusty

offside front interior door handle missing

park brake close to stop

windscreen damaged offside front lower

Fail 19 Dec 2007 158,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroding,difficult to see rear brake(inner)pads,headlamp patterns poor.

registration plates poor condition,power steering weep,clutch pedal high,oil leak,undershields fitted making inspection difficult,sill panel covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 158,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroding,difficult to see rear brake(inner)pads,headlamp patterns poor.

registration plates poor condition,power steering weep,clutch pedal high,oil leak,undershields fitted making inspection difficult,sill panel covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 149,057 miles

other advisories as per previous sheet

rear brake caliper arms getting stiff

some run out from nearside front disc

Fail 29 Nov 2006 149,057 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet corroding

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside rear body panel damaged

nearside rear door corroding

rear number plate discoloured

wear offside inner end of rack and pinion

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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P948 TRN is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P948 TRN, 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

How do I check the history of P948 TRN?

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What year was P948 TRN registered?

P948 TRN is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P948 TRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 TRN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P948 TRN have outstanding finance?

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