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P995 GNH

1996 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,467 mi
Last recorded61,467 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 GNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATING

Front TYRES EDGES WEARING

REAR ROLL BAR RUSTY

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti roll bars rusty

front tyres inner edges wearing

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 57,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,896 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,536 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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P995 GNH is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P995 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.

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What year was P995 GNH registered?

P995 GNH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P995 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 GNH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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