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M131 ENS

1995 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 ENS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,009 miles

Rear of sills has age related corrosion

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

inner sill lips have age related corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 96,200 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,606 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,604 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,729 miles

outer sills and inner rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,021 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Power steering cooler pipe corroded.

Rear anti roll bar mounting brackets corroded.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,629 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

fuel filler neck corroding.

power steering cooler pipe corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight engine oil leaks.

slight play in ballends of steering rack.

Pass 3 May 2014 72,974 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.

power steering cooler pipe corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight engine oil leaks.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,974 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

power steering cooler pipe corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,123 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished.

rear wiper blade torn.

slight engine oil leaks.

slight play in both steering rack ball ends.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 71,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished.

rear wiper blade torn.

slight engine oil leaks.

slight play in both steering rack ball ends.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,765 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn.

slight engine oil leaks.

slight play in offside ball end of steering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,123 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded.

exhaust front pipe corroded.

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,779 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

exhaust corroded at centre to rear join.

exhaust front pipe corroded .

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,704 miles

both front and o/s/r tyrea approaching the legal limit.

n/s/f antiroll bar link bushes splitting.

play in o/s ballend of steering rack.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,645 miles

engine oil leaks. †both outer cv boots perished. †radiator deteriorated.

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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M131 ENS is a 1995 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M131 ENS, 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.

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M131 ENS is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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