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M173 RAB

1995 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,029 mi
Last recorded140,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 RAB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 140,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 130,547 miles

chip in windscreen

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2009 130,547 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chip in windscreen

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 125,383 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 125,382 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 122,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 117,809 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 117,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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M173 RAB is a 1995 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M173 RAB, 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 M173 RAB registered?

M173 RAB is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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