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M486 MBD

1995 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,693 mi
Last recorded151,693 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 MBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 151,693 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

centre seat belt anchor cover missing

nail in o/s/r tyre

reserve travel on handbrake low

Fail 24 Aug 2009 151,687 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

centre seat belt anchor cover missing

nail in o/s/r tyre

reserve travel on handbrake low

Fail 16 Sep 2008 145,549 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 145,549 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 145,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 139,178 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 132,259 miles

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

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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M486 MBD is a 1995 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M486 MBD, 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 M486 MBD registered?

M486 MBD is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M486 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 MBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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