MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,870 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearsaide offside front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm and wearing on outter edges
slight blow on rear section of exhaust
travel on hand brake lever
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
both front tyres wearing on outter edges an close to limit of 1.6mm
slight blow on rear section of exhaust
travel on hand brake lever
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P971 HJW is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P971 HJW, 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 P971 HJW registered?
P971 HJW is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P971 HJW safe to buy?
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