MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,963 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P997 JFL is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver 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 P997 JFL, 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 P997 JFL?
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What year was P997 JFL registered?
P997 JFL is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 10 December 1996.
Is P997 JFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P997 JFL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P997 JFL have outstanding finance?
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