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P963 PBM

1996 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,697 mi
Last recorded141,697 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 PBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 141,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 126,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 126,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 115,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 106,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 106,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2005 100,948 miles

N/S & O/S Front Tyres Worn on inside

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 100,948 miles

N/S & O/S Front Tyres Worn on inside

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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P963 PBM is a 1996 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P963 PBM, 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.

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What year was P963 PBM registered?

P963 PBM is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P963 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 PBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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