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L243 YEA

1993 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,989 mi
Last recorded154,989 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 YEA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 154,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Has damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2008 154,929 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Has damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 150,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 144,370 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 144,370 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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L243 YEA is a 1993 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L243 YEA, 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 L243 YEA registered?

L243 YEA is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L243 YEA safe to buy?

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