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M205 WAR

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,344 mi
Last recorded124,344 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 WAR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres perished

both steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2012 124,326 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres perished

both steering rack arms have slight play

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,673 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 117,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

oil leak by cam belt/// front no plate damaged//rear exhaust box slight weap// offside rear tyre on limit/// rear brake pads low// nearside front tyre very near limit// both rear arm bushes worn//

Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 104,899 miles

hand brake travel centre rear arm bushes starting to perish engine oil leak offside c/v boot weap nearside inner c/v boot split steering rack arms both have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,531 miles

Horn sounds weak.

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 99,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Horn sounds weak.

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,829 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,379 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 88,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WAR is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M205 WAR, 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 WAR registered?

M205 WAR is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M205 WAR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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