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J944 EWP

1992 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 EWP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,324 miles

Exhaust; Rear section has a minor leak of exhaust gasses.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,306 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rubber to steel pipe near radiator (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 33,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,247 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,279 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 28,279 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 24,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,371 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,550 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,538 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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J944 EWP is a 1992 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J944 EWP, 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 J944 EWP registered?

J944 EWP is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J944 EWP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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