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M276 RNM

1994 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,440 mi
Last recorded131,440 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 RNM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside rear view mirror is missing

radiator in poor condition

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Dec 2009 131,391 miles

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

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

noise from nearside front brake

radiator in poor condition

rear foot brake efforts are low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside front inner brake pad lining is low

nearside rear view mirror is missing

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,767 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level is low

nearside front tyre tread worn low on the edges

nearside rear indicator is pale

offside outer driveshaft boot is cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 114,864 miles

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

nearside rear indicator is pale

nearside rear view mirror is missing

offside and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes are seperating

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the edges

offside outer driveshaft boot is cracked

oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2007 114,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear indicator is pale

nearside rear view mirror is missing

offside and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes are seperating

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the edges

offside outer driveshaft boot is cracked

oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2006 111,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn

slight play in o/s/front rack arm

Fail 27 Oct 2006 111,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn

slight play in o/s/front steering rack arm

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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M276 RNM is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green 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 M276 RNM, 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 M276 RNM registered?

M276 RNM is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M276 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M276 RNM 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.

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