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L940 BHG

1993 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,497 mi
Last recorded171,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 BHG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 171,497 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 171,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 160,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 159,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 149,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 137,712 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 137,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 108,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 88,781 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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L940 BHG is a 1993 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L940 BHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L940 BHG registered?

L940 BHG is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L940 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 BHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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