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L521 BPB

1993 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,735 mi
Last recorded122,735 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 BPB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 122,735 miles

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

cooling system low on water suspect gasket failure

oil from headgasket area.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 108,868 miles

both front wipers split

engine leaks oil

engine noisey

no.plates detiriorating

noise from cambelt/pully area

o/s/r tyre is losing pressure

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Fail 14 Apr 2008 108,868 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wipers split

engine leaks oil

engine noisey

no.plates detiriorating

noise from cambelt/pully area

o/s/r tyre is losing pressure

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate poor condition

play and noise from steering rack further investigatsion needed

Fail 31 Jan 2007 103,531 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate poor condition

play and noise in steering rack further investigatsion needed

power steering fluid low

Pass 4 Jan 2006 95,709 miles

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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L521 BPB is a 1993 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L521 BPB, 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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What year was L521 BPB registered?

L521 BPB is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L521 BPB safe to buy?

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