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K858 YPP

1993 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,057 mi
Last recorded123,057 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 YPP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 123,057 miles

Both rear wheel arch area's corroded.

Drive belt cracked.

Oil leaks around engine.

Wiper blades started to split.

o/s/r lower suspension arm corroded.

Pass 12 May 2010 121,714 miles

Driveshaft gaitors cracked.

Engine water pipes corroded.

Heavy oil leaks around engine.

Rear wheel arch area's corroded.

Fail 12 May 2010 121,714 miles

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

Driveshaft gaitors cracked.

Engine water pipes corroded.

Heavy oil leaks around engine.

Rear wheel arch area's corroded.

Pass 8 May 2009 119,555 miles

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's.

Oil leaks on engine.

Power steering hose cracked.

Pass 9 May 2008 118,050 miles

Oil leaking.Exhaust system corroded & started to blow at front.Rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 7 May 2008 118,048 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking.Exhaust system corroded & started to blow at front.Rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 2 May 2007 116,230 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 116,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system corroded,front pipe started to blow.Oil leaks on engine.o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 10 May 2006 114,268 miles

Exhaust front section corroded & started to blow.Oil leaks.

Fail 10 May 2006 114,266 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust front section corroded and started to blow.Oil leaks.

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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K858 YPP is a 1993 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K858 YPP, 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 K858 YPP registered?

K858 YPP is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K858 YPP safe to buy?

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