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P968 PAH

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,487 mi
Last recorded110,487 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 PAH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 110,487 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear reg plates in poor condition

n/s/f floor/chassis heavily corroded

o/s/f floor/chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

outer sills covered by sill skirts

Fail 25 May 2010 110,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear reg plates in poor condition

n/s/f floor/chassis heavily corroded

o/s/f floor/chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

outer sills covered by sill skirts

Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,344 miles

ADVISE 25% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES AND LOW READING ON HANDBRAKE

ADVISE N/S/F BUMPER LOOSE AND HEADLIGHTS POOR PATTERN

ADVISE REAR PADS FITTED IN CORRECTLY, REAR DISCS CORRODED AND POOR CONDITION, N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, REAR SWING ARM BUSHES SPLIT AND IN POOR CONDITION, REAR ANTI ROLL BARLINKS IN POOR CONDITION, ENGINE OIL LEAKS, REG PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 May 2009 104,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISE 25% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES AND LOW READING ON HANDBRAKE

ADVISE N/S/F BUMPER LOOSE AND HEADLIGHTS POOR PATTERN

ADVISE REAR PADS FITTED IN CORRECTLY, REAR DISCS CORRODED AND POOR CONDITION, N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, REAR SWING ARM BUSHES SPLIT AND IN POOR CONDITION, REAR ANTI ROLL BARLINKS IN POOR CONDITION, ENGINE OIL LEAKS, REG PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 May 2008 94,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 87,894 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,037 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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P968 PAH is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P968 PAH, 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 P968 PAH registered?

P968 PAH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P968 PAH safe to buy?

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