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M454 EGP

1995 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,073 mi
Last recorded118,073 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 EGP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 118,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,054 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 112,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 112,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 103,133 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 103,133 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,095 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 98,095 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M454 EGP is a 1995 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M454 EGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M454 EGP registered?

M454 EGP is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M454 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M454 EGP shows 8 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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