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KHZ 9332

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,886 mi
Last recorded156,886 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 9332
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 156,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,886 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to metal fuyel pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,129 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,108 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 153,810 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 153,785 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 152,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 152,022 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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KHZ 9332 is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KHZ 9332, 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 KHZ 9332 registered?

KHZ 9332 is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is KHZ 9332 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHZ 9332 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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