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L746 BNX

1994 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,544 mi
Last recorded52,544 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 BNX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,544 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 52,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,004 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 50,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,096 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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L746 BNX is a 1994 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L746 BNX, 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 L746 BNX registered?

L746 BNX is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L746 BNX safe to buy?

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