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R941 YBP

1997 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,500 mi
Last recorded82,500 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 YBP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,500 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,407 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 75,406 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,191 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,435 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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R941 YBP is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R941 YBP, 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 R941 YBP registered?

R941 YBP is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R941 YBP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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