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M159 SBL

1995 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 SBL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

osf tyre starting to get low

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,205 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,883 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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M159 SBL is a 1995 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M159 SBL, 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

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What year was M159 SBL registered?

M159 SBL is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M159 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 SBL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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