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M291 HPK

1994 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 HPK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 163,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 159,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 157,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 154,302 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 154,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 151,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 147,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 144,454 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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M291 HPK is a 1994 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M291 HPK, 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 M291 HPK registered?

M291 HPK is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M291 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M291 HPK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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