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K471 AVV

1993 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,060 mi
Last recorded99,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK471 AVV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,060 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 99,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,952 miles

slight oil leak

handbrake performance just met

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2007 95,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,873 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

radiator poor

rtear indicators slightly discoloured

slight wear in offside steering arm

wear in nearside front drop link

Fail 28 Jul 2006 92,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust cor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

radiator poor

rear indicators slightly discolored

slight bwear o/s steering arm

wear in n/s/r drop link

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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K471 AVV is a 1993 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K471 AVV, 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.

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What year was K471 AVV registered?

K471 AVV is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K471 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K471 AVV shows 6 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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