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L805 UKV

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,065 mi
Last recorded57,065 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 UKV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 53,335 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 48,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,172 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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L805 UKV is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L805 UKV, 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 L805 UKV registered?

L805 UKV is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L805 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L805 UKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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