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K686 MGJ

1993 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

151,242 mi
Last recorded151,242 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 MGJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 151,242 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s and o/s cv joints noisy

evidence of coolant loss in resivior area

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 145,277 miles

advise both rear anti roll bar droplinks have movement

advise minor leak on centre/rear joint exhaust

advise movement in n/s steering rack arm inner joint

both front anti roll bar droplinks worn

front and rear bumpers are loose

Fail 17 Mar 2008 145,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advise both rear anti roll bar droplinks have movement

advise minor leak on centre/rear joint exhaust

advise movement in n/s steering rack arm inner joint

both front anti roll bar droplinks worn

front and rear bumpers are loose

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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K686 MGJ is a 1993 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K686 MGJ, 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 K686 MGJ registered?

K686 MGJ is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K686 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K686 MGJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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