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L791 VLK

1994 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 VLK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 103,463 miles

Bonnet support rod retaing clip incomplete.

Minor cracks at front number plate.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O.s front sidelamp becoming dim in operation.

Re-positioned permit holder disc at front windscreen prior to test.

Slight staining at n.s door mirror glass.

Temporary repair apparent at o.s.r bumper cover.

Temporary repair apparent at o.s.r lamp cluster.

Windscreen wipers 'judder' slightly in operation.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 103,463 miles

Bonnet support rod retaing clip incomplete.

Minor cracks at front number plate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O.s front sidelamp becoming dim in operation.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Re-positioned permit holder disc at front windscreen prior to test.

Slight staining at n.s door mirror glass.

Temporary repair apparent at o.s.r bumper cover.

Temporary repair apparent at o.s.r lamp cluster.

Windscreen wipers 'judder' slightly in operation.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,837 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 96,795 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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L791 VLK is a 1994 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L791 VLK, 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 L791 VLK registered?

L791 VLK is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L791 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L791 VLK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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