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P993 FJW

1996 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 FJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 15 Jan 2010 62,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,342 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links, poor.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (Pos. tracking.)

Front pads, low.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,984 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,984 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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P993 FJW is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P993 FJW, 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 P993 FJW registered?

P993 FJW is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P993 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 FJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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