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M189 GGC

1995 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 GGC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,849 miles

handbrake cables starting to seize up. strip and lubricate before they get any worse.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear caliper area looks damp/no leakage found

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil pressure switch broken

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

small hole in o/s//r seal

Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

small hole in o/s//r seal

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,042 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hole in os/r inner seal

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

The rear and centre exhaust sections are deteriated/rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

The rear and centre exhaust sections are deteriated/rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,151 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 90,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,442 miles

Tread on both rear tyres low on inner edges .

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,027 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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M189 GGC is a 1995 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M189 GGC, 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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M189 GGC is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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