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L790 BPB

1993 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 BPB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 83,138 miles

small split in off/side semi trailing arm bushe

some corrosion on off/side outer sill

some play in rear roll bar near/side link bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2007 83,138 miles

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

small split in off/side semi trailing arm bushe

some corrosion on off/side outer sill

some play in rear roll bar near/side link bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,112 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

misting of oil on off/side rear shock absorber

Pass 13 Aug 2005 77,836 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 77,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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L790 BPB is a 1993 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L790 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 L790 BPB registered?

L790 BPB is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L790 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L790 BPB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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