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M480 PBM

1994 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 PBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2007 83,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/r/tyre starting to crack slightly in side walls

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,262 miles

SLIGHT CRACKS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Fail 21 Jun 2006 82,262 miles

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

SLIGHT CRACKS IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 80,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 80,935 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 80,935 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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M480 PBM is a 1994 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M480 PBM, 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 M480 PBM registered?

M480 PBM is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M480 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M480 PBM shows 6 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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