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K371 MDU

1993 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,533 mi
Last recorded81,533 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 MDU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 74,279 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2008 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 62,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 59,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 58,090 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 58,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight drag on n/s/r brake

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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K371 MDU is a 1993 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 99,701 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 K371 MDU, 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 33 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 K371 MDU registered?

K371 MDU is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 12 July 1993.

Is K371 MDU safe to buy?

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