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J512 OHP

1991 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 OHP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 129,767 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2008 129,767 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front numberplate cracked

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 125,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 122,510 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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J512 OHP is a 1991 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J512 OHP, 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 35 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 J512 OHP registered?

J512 OHP is a 1991 Rover 420, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J512 OHP safe to buy?

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