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M385 MDA

1994 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 MDA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 97,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer cv boots strating to perish and crack

both rear trailing arms main bushes perishing and poor (Advise attention)

front number plate starting to dis-colour

front sub-frame starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge (Advise attention)

o/s wing mirrior glass cracked

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,198 miles

Binding to o/s/r wheel and rear pads low.

Both rear trailing arm main bushes in poor condition.

Front outer CV gaitors cracking.

N/s/f tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

O/s door mirror cracked and loose.

Play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,194 miles

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

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

Binding to o/s/r wheel and rear pads low.

Both rear trailing arm main bushes in poor condition.

Front outer CV gaitors cracking.

N/s/f tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

O/s door mirror cracked and loose.

Play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,285 miles

Both front outer CV gaitors starting to crack.

Both rear trailing arm main bushes starting to delaminate.

Front brakes sight occilation (discs have surface corrosion).

Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,663 miles

Front outer CV gaitors cracking.

Oil leak fromt back of engine.

Rear n/s anti roll bar bracket insecure to floor.

Rear trailing arm centre bushes poor.

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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M385 MDA is a 1994 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M385 MDA, 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

How do I check the history of M385 MDA?

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What year was M385 MDA registered?

M385 MDA is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M385 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 MDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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