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M104 HPJ

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 HPJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 79,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,900 miles

advise h/brake adjustment

crack in o/s mirror

h/lamp deflectors fitted

idle valve holding for approx 20 seconds

minor scratch in zone b of windscreen

n/s/r sill damage

rear indicator bulbs fading

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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M104 HPJ is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 97,524 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 M104 HPJ, 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 31 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 M104 HPJ?

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What year was M104 HPJ registered?

M104 HPJ is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M104 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M104 HPJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M104 HPJ have outstanding finance?

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