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R968 TPX

1997 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 TPX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 72,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhaust v/corroded

stone chip on windscreen < zone a>

Pass 29 May 2009 69,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,113 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,867 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 60,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 57,357 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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R968 TPX is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R968 TPX, 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.

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What year was R968 TPX registered?

R968 TPX is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R968 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 TPX shows 9 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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