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M205 BPW

1995 Rover 420

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 BPW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 103,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,421 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 81,520 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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M205 BPW is a 1995 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M205 BPW, 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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What year was M205 BPW registered?

M205 BPW is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M205 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M205 BPW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M205 BPW have outstanding finance?

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