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L813 GRD

1993 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,577 mi
Last recorded117,577 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 GRD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 117,577 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2009 117,531 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2008 109,948 miles

all exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 102,466 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 92,865 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L813 GRD is a 1993 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L813 GRD, 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 L813 GRD registered?

L813 GRD is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L813 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L813 GRD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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