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L712 YWK

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 YWK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 103,710 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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L712 YWK is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L712 YWK, 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 L712 YWK?

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What year was L712 YWK registered?

L712 YWK is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L712 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 YWK shows 2 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 L712 YWK have outstanding finance?

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