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M473 CHP

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,419 mi
Last recorded150,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 CHP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 150,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 150,393 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 146,457 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats down and cargo area in use so unable to assess seat belts.

Pass 26 May 2018 140,330 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 135,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Cargo area in use so unable to assess condition of rear seatbelts

Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,002 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 134,002 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,364 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 117,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 108,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,231 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 99,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 132,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 124,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 116,446 miles

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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M473 CHP is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M473 CHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M473 CHP registered?

M473 CHP is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M473 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M473 CHP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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