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L925 DKM

1993 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,200 mi
Last recorded144,200 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL925 DKM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 144,200 miles

N/S door mirror missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 144,200 miles

N/S door mirror missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 141,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 141,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 137,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 133,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front mirror glass is damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2006 131,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 131,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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L925 DKM is a 1993 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L925 DKM, 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 L925 DKM registered?

L925 DKM is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L925 DKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L925 DKM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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