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M253 TYG

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 TYG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2009 119,727 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion startin @ near side sill

drivers seat belt slow to retract

near side door mirror missing

near side windscreen washer weak

off side lamp cluster cracked

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,727 miles

corrosion startin @ near side sill

drivers seat belt slow to retract

near side door mirror missing

near side windscreen washer weak

off side lamp cluster cracked

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,622 miles

Nearside door mirror missing.

Rear number plate blemished.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 115,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror missing.

Rear number plate blemished.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,827 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 107,060 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 106,936 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)

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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M253 TYG 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 57.1%.

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 M253 TYG, 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 M253 TYG registered?

M253 TYG is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M253 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 TYG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M253 TYG have outstanding finance?

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