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H3 EGC

1997 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 EGC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2013 99,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,780 miles

Centre Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,780 miles

Centre Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2010 72,771 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,156 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,156 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 41,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,082 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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H3 EGC is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H3 EGC, 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 H3 EGC registered?

H3 EGC is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is H3 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 EGC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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