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M430 VCT

1995 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 VCT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer body sill corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear outer body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill corroded/damaged

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,261 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

oil leak

slight damage/corrosion offside outer sill

slight play both inner steering arms

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,832 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight damage/corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,287 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,050 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,385 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,644 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,410 miles

movement in os front seat mountings /

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,787 miles

drivers seat loose

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,347 miles

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

both headlight aims om lower height limit

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,239 miles

oil leak

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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M430 VCT is a 1995 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M430 VCT, 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 M430 VCT registered?

M430 VCT is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M430 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M430 VCT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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