MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
wear to front pads and discs
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
auxillary drive belt grooves are split.
exhaust corrosion.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
near side front flexi-brake hose /caliper shows grease contamination.
near side front floor pan shows weakness due to corrosion.
off and near side front and rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.
off side front brake back plate shows corrosion and is holed.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
parking brake lever shows travel.
steering rack shows play.
undervehicle oil contamination.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
auxillary drive belt grooves are split.
exhaust corrosion.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
near side front flexi-brake hose /caliper shows grease contamination.
near side front floor pan shows weakness due to corrosion.
off and near side front and rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.
off side front brake back plate shows corrosion and is holed.
off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.
parking brake lever shows travel.
steering rack shows play.
undervehicle oil contamination.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P989 FDA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P989 FDA, 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 P989 FDA?
You can check the full history of P989 FDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P989 FDA registered?
P989 FDA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 November 1996.
Is P989 FDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P989 FDA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P989 FDA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P989 FDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.