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M70 KPR

1997 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 KPR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,283 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s headlight beam pattern weak

n/s/f tyre cracking around tread area

o/s headlight beam pattern weak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s headlight beam pattern weak

n/s/f tyre cracking around tread area

o/s headlight beam pattern weak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,005 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,146 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly by hand, not showing on brake tester.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 72,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,955 miles

hand brake has excessive travel, but has reserve travel

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have sidewall scrubbed

power steering pipes damp

Fail 25 Jan 2006 62,923 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f & rear tyres sidewalls have been scrubbed

Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,923 miles

n/s/f & rear tyres sidewalls have been scrubbed

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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M70 KPR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M70 KPR, 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 M70 KPR registered?

M70 KPR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is M70 KPR safe to buy?

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