MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
both r/suspension trailing arm bushes deteriated
brake pipes corroded
front & rear brake discs deteriated
low park brake reserve
o/s/r service brake slightly down on rbt
play in steering rack
r/brake pads thin
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
22% f/brake f/imbalance on rbt
Oil leak
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
both r/suspension trailing arm bushes deteriated
brake pipes corroded
front & rear brake discs deteriated
o/s/r service brake slightly down on rbt
play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
smell of fuel from tank area and staines (not leaking at time off test)
smell of fuel from tank area and staines (not leaking at time off test)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M420 GAT 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 M420 GAT, 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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How do I check the history of M420 GAT?
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What year was M420 GAT registered?
M420 GAT is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 22 August 1994.
Is M420 GAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M420 GAT 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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