CarVerify

Free Car Check

L452 PVC

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 PVC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,825 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 86,737 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s wiper slightly split on ends † †bad oil leak to engine † †dampness to power steering pipes round steering rack area † †down pipe in poor condtion † †o/s inner sill slight corrosion † †damage to o/s rear chassic rail

slight play in both front hub areas

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,039 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 82,011 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly †handbrake travel high

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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L452 PVC 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 L452 PVC, 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

How do I check the history of L452 PVC?

You can check the full history of L452 PVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L452 PVC registered?

L452 PVC is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L452 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L452 PVC 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 L452 PVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L452 PVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.