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P969 UUF

1996 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,415 mi
Last recorded12,415 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 UUF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,415 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs spliting

both sills covered in plastic trim

exhaust pipe corroding close to excess

osf chassis rail corroding

osf tyre slight worn on inner edge

osf wiper slightly split

osr wheel arch corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2007 116,754 miles

both head lights aim slightly low

center exhaust corroded and slight blowing

front pads geting low

hand brake travel geting long

oil leak

osf cv boot perishing

osf tyre worn on legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2007 116,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both head lights aim slightly low

center exhaust corroded and slight blowing

front pads geting low

hand brake travel geting long

oil leak

osf cv boot perishing

osf tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,140 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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P969 UUF is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver 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 P969 UUF, 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 P969 UUF registered?

P969 UUF is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P969 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 UUF 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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