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P958 LCA

1996 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,103 mi
Last recorded133,103 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 LCA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 133,103 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges - o/s possibly close to cords & on minimum legal limit

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r trailing arm main bush cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear outer wheel arches corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2008 133,103 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front tyres worn off on inner edges - o/s possibly close to cords & on minimum legal limit

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r trailing arm main bush cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear outer wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2008 130,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 126,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 126,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 122,338 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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P958 LCA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P958 LCA, 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 P958 LCA registered?

P958 LCA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P958 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 LCA shows 6 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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