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L420 BNR

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,461 mi
Last recorded123,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 BNR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 123,461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 123,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,977 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 118,948 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

movement in nearside front tie bar bushes not excessive

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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L420 BNR is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 96,179 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 L420 BNR, 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 32 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 L420 BNR registered?

L420 BNR is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L420 BNR safe to buy?

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