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M433 JOJ

1994 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM433 JOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,589 miles

radiator in poor condition brake pipe on offside bulkhead corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,090 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 93,249 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 93,249 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 83,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 83,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 80,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 78,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 78,004 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M433 JOJ is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M433 JOJ, 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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What year was M433 JOJ registered?

M433 JOJ is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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