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M195 NKP

1994 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,396 mi
Last recorded98,396 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 NKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 98,396 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 98,396 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 96,744 miles

Appears to be slight clonking noise from front end when pulling away sharply (Can not find anything loose or worn at time of test)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both outer d/shaft gaiters getting abit cracked and perrished

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly

Front end crossmember areas around tie-bar mounts abit corroded slightly

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread and abit perrish slightly

Slight corrosion at O/S/R inner w/arch area around seat belt mounting

Pass 22 May 2006 94,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 94,672 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

radiator in poor condition

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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M195 NKP is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 96,179 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 M195 NKP, 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 32 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 M195 NKP registered?

M195 NKP is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M195 NKP safe to buy?

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