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L857 NBD

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,749 mi
Last recorded42,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 NBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,749 miles

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

both cv boots perished

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,749 miles

both cv boots perished

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,017 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,854 miles

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

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

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

front lower engine mounting broken

Pass 20 Jan 2005 29,398 miles

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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L857 NBD is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L857 NBD, 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

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What year was L857 NBD registered?

L857 NBD is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L857 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 NBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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