MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Lower engine mount bushes have play.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Lower engine mount bushes have play.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to windscreen
nsr tyre at 1.6mm and slightly misshaped
oil leak
osf tyre at 1.6mm
rear suspension arm bushes perished and started to split
damage to windscreen
slight movement in rear suspension bushes
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to windscreen
slight movement in rear suspension bushes
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake requires adjusting
nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P972 OVF is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P972 OVF, 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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P972 OVF is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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