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K495 SHG

1992 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 SHG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 98,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

expansion tank bottle insecure

oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Apr 2008 90,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 90,418 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake bineding

Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,759 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 75,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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K495 SHG is a 1992 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K495 SHG, 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 K495 SHG registered?

K495 SHG is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K495 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 SHG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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