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J641 LOW

1992 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ641 LOW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,254 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,254 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,318 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,054 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,714 miles

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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J641 LOW is a 1992 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J641 LOW, 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 J641 LOW registered?

J641 LOW is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J641 LOW safe to buy?

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