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J575 SPD

1992 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 SPD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2005 102,780 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:- Rear axle tyres are 165/65HR14 but front axle tyres are 175/65TR14. This is not an MOT failure but is incorrect for this vehicle.

Slight blows from exhaust front pipe & centre section.

Fail 15 Sep 2005 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre perished & slight damage to outer sidewall.

OSF back plate fouls brake disc.

STRONG ADVISORY:- Battery insecure.

STRONG ADVISORY:- Front brake pads almost on 1.5mm limit.

Slight blows from exhaust front pipe & centre section.

Slight uneven increase/decrease on rear brakes.

Water pump leaking.

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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J575 SPD is a 1992 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J575 SPD, 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 J575 SPD registered?

J575 SPD is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J575 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J575 SPD shows 2 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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