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J160 VGM

1992 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 VGM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,719 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,052 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split at the very end

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight coolant leak at the water pump

Fail 25 Jan 2010 89,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both wiper blades starting to split at the very end

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight coolant leak at the water pump

Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,930 miles

Unable to view rear inner brake pads to measure.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 86,930 miles

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

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

Unable to view rear inner brake pads to measure.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,602 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 79,602 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J160 VGM is a 1992 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J160 VGM, 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.

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What year was J160 VGM registered?

J160 VGM is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J160 VGM safe to buy?

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