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K720 TRY

1992 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 TRY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 63,616 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,227 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,957 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,957 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 55,957 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,957 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,817 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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K720 TRY is a 1992 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K720 TRY, 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 K720 TRY registered?

K720 TRY is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K720 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K720 TRY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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