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J281 VON

1992 Rover 420

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 VON
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2008 96,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 96,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 94,005 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on offside front not a prescribed area

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,589 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 91,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J281 VON is a 1992 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J281 VON, 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 J281 VON?

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What year was J281 VON registered?

J281 VON is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J281 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for J281 VON shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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