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P970 GNH

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,366 mi
Last recorded107,366 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 GNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 107,366 miles

catalytic converter rattling

front & rear discs corroding

front and rear number plates discolouring

rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Nov 2007 107,363 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

MOST BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMOKE FROM TAILPIPE

Fail 13 Nov 2007 107,362 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

MOST BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 4 Nov 2006 100,742 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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P970 GNH is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol 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 P970 GNH, 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 P970 GNH?

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What year was P970 GNH registered?

P970 GNH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P970 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 GNH 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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