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R922 LNJ

1997 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,708 mi
Last recorded91,708 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 LNJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 91,708 miles

large oil leak around power steering reservoir and under vehicle offside engine.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 91,708 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large oil leak around power steering reservoir and under vehicle offside engine.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 80,547 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R922 LNJ is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R922 LNJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R922 LNJ registered?

R922 LNJ is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R922 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 LNJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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