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M422 HHP

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 HHP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 105,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 105,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 100,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 100,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,110 miles

osr suspension bush starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mixed speed rating h and t on tyres

rear registration plate starting to fade

Fail 2 Jun 2008 91,009 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mixed speed rating h and t on tyres

offside rear tyre 2mm tread nearside 3mm

rear registration plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 86,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 81,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 81,832 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M422 HHP is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 97,524 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 M422 HHP, 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 31 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M422 HHP registered?

M422 HHP is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is M422 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M422 HHP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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