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J585 NPV

1992 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 NPV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 115,296 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 115,296 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 107,371 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 101,503 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,028 miles

oil leak

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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J585 NPV is a 1992 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J585 NPV, 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 J585 NPV registered?

J585 NPV is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J585 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J585 NPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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