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M289 NRX

1994 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,220 mi
Last recorded154,220 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 NRX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 154,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 145,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 135,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 123,381 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,320 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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M289 NRX is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M289 NRX, 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 M289 NRX registered?

M289 NRX is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M289 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M289 NRX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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