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R942 ABD

1997 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 ABD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 112,336 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 108,820 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 108,818 miles

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

BAD OIL LEAK G/BOX AREA

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,342 miles

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

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

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

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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R942 ABD is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R942 ABD, 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 R942 ABD registered?

R942 ABD is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R942 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 ABD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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