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P957 GRJ

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,366 mi
Last recorded125,366 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 GRJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 125,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both cv boots cracking

both front head lights faint beam pattern

n/s/front tyre inner edge wear

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 119,974 miles

engine oil leak

temp repair made to both front headlights

Pass 5 Nov 2005 113,985 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 113,985 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P957 GRJ is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P957 GRJ, 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 P957 GRJ?

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What year was P957 GRJ registered?

P957 GRJ is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P957 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 GRJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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