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L221 DOB

1993 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 DOB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 125,820 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust section is corroded / leaking

front sub-frame corroded

knocking in steering rack

nearside rear trailing arm centre bush is splitting

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded. Borderline pass

offside headlamp slightly insecure

shock absorbers are damp

Pass 23 Apr 2007 124,141 miles

nearside rear trailing arm centre bush is starting to split

offside and nearside outer driveshaft boots are cracked

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

rattle from catalytic convertor

slight nearside front brake judder

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2007 124,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust noise from manifold area

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside rear trailing arm centre bush starting to split

offside and nearside outer driveshaft boots are cracked

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

rattle from catalytic convertor

slight nearside front brake judder

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2006 121,903 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe is corroded

nearside outer cv boot is cracking

nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts are low

nearside rear trailing arm centre bush worn. borderline pass

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre outer edge worn to the legal limit. borderline pass

rattle from catalyst

rear brakes are out of balance

slight nearside front brake judder

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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L221 DOB is a 1993 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L221 DOB, 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

How do I check the history of L221 DOB?

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What year was L221 DOB registered?

L221 DOB is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L221 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 DOB shows 4 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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