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L853 VLD

1993 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 VLD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 103,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2008 103,597 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

exhaust middle system rusty

rear tyres becoming perrished

unable to check rear outer sills for corrosion.. †plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2006 93,590 miles

engine oil leaking

front brake pads getting worn. †

offside rear outer sill/wheelarch area getting rusty.

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 VLD is a 1993 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L853 VLD, 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 L853 VLD registered?

L853 VLD is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L853 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L853 VLD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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