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J471 YHK

1992 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 YHK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 129,481 miles

extensive engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2009 129,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

extensive engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,650 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 128,626 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 127,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 127,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 125,424 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 125,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

extensive engine oil leaks †Front discs just MOT legal †Off side rear tyre worn on edge and cracking †Off side front indicator lense missing.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 123,790 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 123,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The front wheel tracking is out. (towing out)

the rear exhaust box is rusty and weak.

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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J471 YHK 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 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 J471 YHK, 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

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What year was J471 YHK registered?

J471 YHK is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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