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L399 GKG

1993 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 GKG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,511 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 80,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 69,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,632 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,561 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,374 miles

Tube fitted to o/s/f tubeless tyre.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,511 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,324 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 64,293 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,658 miles

Off side front tyre on 2mm

Fail 12 Oct 2006 60,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Off side front tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,810 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 58,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight noise in steering rack

hand brake travel long on lever

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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L399 GKG is a 1993 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L399 GKG, 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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L399 GKG is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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