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P956 MLU

1996 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,974 mi
Last recorded79,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 MLU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,723 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,497 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 69,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 62,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,173 miles

chips in screen

Fail 19 Jan 2006 57,108 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen cracked in swept area border line

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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P956 MLU is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P956 MLU, 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 P956 MLU registered?

P956 MLU is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P956 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 MLU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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