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M37 AWS

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,563 mi
Last recorded185,563 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 AWS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 185,563 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 178,690 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 178,581 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both front seat belt catches damaged

fuel filler flap insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2006 170,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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M37 AWS is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M37 AWS, 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 M37 AWS registered?

M37 AWS is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M37 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M37 AWS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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