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L833 WRW

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL833 WRW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rack end slight wear

Fail 3 Jul 2010 119,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rack end slight wear

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,667 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 107,667 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 100,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 100,142 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 93,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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L833 WRW 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 50%.

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 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 L833 WRW, 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 L833 WRW registered?

L833 WRW is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L833 WRW safe to buy?

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