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L254 SEU

1993 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,569 mi
Last recorded128,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 SEU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 128,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2006 128,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/side rear anti-roll bracket corroding

screen marked in centre

Pass 20 May 2005 115,615 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 115,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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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L254 SEU is a 1993 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L254 SEU, 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 L254 SEU?

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What year was L254 SEU registered?

L254 SEU is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L254 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L254 SEU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L254 SEU have outstanding finance?

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