CarVerify

Free Car Check

J132 OCW

1992 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ132 OCW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 74,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 71,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 69,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 69,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 68,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 68,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 67,100 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 67,099 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 65,811 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 65,811 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 64,527 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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J132 OCW is a 1992 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,137 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 J132 OCW, 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 34 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J132 OCW?

You can check the full history of J132 OCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J132 OCW registered?

J132 OCW is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 9 July 1992.

Is J132 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J132 OCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J132 OCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J132 OCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.