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M265 GFG

1995 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 GFG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front door mirror o.k at time of test.

O/S and N/S front tyres perrished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,306 miles

N/S rear tyre perrished

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,698 miles

N/S Door mirror o.k at time of test.

N/s rear light lense cracked o.k at time of test.

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

Slight travel on handbrake.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S Door mirror o.k at time of test.

N/s rear light lense cracked o.k at time of test.

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

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,155 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,594 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 70,594 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,276 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,258 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,152 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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M265 GFG is a 1995 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M265 GFG, 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 M265 GFG registered?

M265 GFG is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M265 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M265 GFG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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