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P951 HOX

1996 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 HOX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 112,306 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Damage to rear number plate just within MOT limits

Movrment in both steering arms

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc's pitted just within MOT limits

Water damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,468 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,969 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres near wear limit on inside edges

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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P951 HOX is a 1996 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P951 HOX, 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 P951 HOX registered?

P951 HOX is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P951 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 HOX shows 5 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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