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K916 MGN

1993 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,338 mi
Last recorded93,338 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK916 MGN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,338 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,157 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,751 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,307 miles

Front seat bases slightly loose

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorated

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,994 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 90,112 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,123 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 88,391 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,391 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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K916 MGN is a 1993 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K916 MGN, 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 K916 MGN registered?

K916 MGN is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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