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L853 FON

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 FON
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,320 miles

N/S/Rear outer sill getting poor,starting to rust

Fail 31 Jul 2010 109,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

N/S/Rear outer sill getting poor,starting to rust

Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,413 miles

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

Nearside parking brake has poor performance

New nearside front side bulb fitted

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,150 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,100 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,685 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limits †o/s/f outer c/v gaiter perishing †o/s/r/tyre wearing on inner edge †o/s/r sus trailing arm centre bush splitting

Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,848 miles

rear exhaust corr

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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L853 FON is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L853 FON, 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

How do I check the history of L853 FON?

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What year was L853 FON registered?

L853 FON is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 4 April 1994.

Is L853 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L853 FON shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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