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L654 UMA

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,318 mi
Last recorded153,318 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 UMA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 153,318 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 153,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 140,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to m/cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to front. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to m/cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to front. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 134,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre/wearing/on/edges

Offside Front tyre/wearing/on/edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil/leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 134,706 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front tyre/wearing/on/edges

Offside Front tyre/wearing/on/edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil/leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,975 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 130,975 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 127,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,320 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,514 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 121,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

tickover erratic

Pass 3 Mar 2010 113,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 101,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,851 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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L654 UMA is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L654 UMA, 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 L654 UMA registered?

L654 UMA is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L654 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L654 UMA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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