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M231 PBV

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 PBV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,003 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,452 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2007 41,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 40,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,053 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M231 PBV is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M231 PBV, 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.

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What year was M231 PBV registered?

M231 PBV is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M231 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 PBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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