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L835 BRU

1993 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,212 mi
Last recorded53,212 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL835 BRU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,212 miles

All four tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,194 miles

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

All four tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,864 miles

Both front outer c.v boots starting to split

O/S/R inner wheel arch rusty.

Travel on handbrake.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front outer c.v boots starting to split

O/S/R inner wheel arch rusty.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,430 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,224 miles

Both front outer C.V. boots deteriorated

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear number plate light goes out when boot lid opened

Oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Oct 2008 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front outer C.V. boots deteriorated

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear number plate light goes out when boot lid opened

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,107 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 34,262 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm tread depth,(legal limit 1.6mm.)

Rear suspension trailing arm front mounting bushes beginning to wear.

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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L835 BRU is a 1993 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L835 BRU, 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 L835 BRU registered?

L835 BRU is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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