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L764 MRS

1994 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,789 mi
Last recorded143,789 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 MRS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 143,789 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 133,628 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 133,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 121,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,329 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 110,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,591 miles

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

Oil leak

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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L764 MRS is a 1994 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L764 MRS, 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.

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What year was L764 MRS registered?

L764 MRS is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L764 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L764 MRS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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