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M206 JPA

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,018 mi
Last recorded44,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 JPA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,018 miles

O/S/R tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,805 miles

engine leaking oil

front number plate cracked and beginning to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre has deep cuts to outer sidewall, and tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting

rear indicators colour fading

Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,630 miles

catalytic converter slow in operation

engine leaking oil

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators colour fading

o/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

catalytic converter slow in operation

engine leaking oil

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators colour fading

o/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,496 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

both outer c.v. gaiters worn and beginning to split

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn

Pass 9 Aug 2005 28,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 28,616 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M206 JPA is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M206 JPA, 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 M206 JPA registered?

M206 JPA is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M206 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M206 JPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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