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M508 BLP

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,813 mi
Last recorded83,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 BLP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,813 miles

both rear large void bushes slightly split and perrished and slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front corner of bumper been damaged

nearside rear lamp lense slightly cracked

offside rear outer sill trim panel missing

rear boot lid been damaged

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear large void bushes slightly split and perrished and slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front corner of bumper been damaged

nearside rear lamp lense slightly cracked

offside rear outer sill trim panel missing

rear boot lid been damaged

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 82,571 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 82,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

boot lid badly damaged but shuts and secure

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Nov 2005 80,816 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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M508 BLP is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M508 BLP, 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 M508 BLP registered?

M508 BLP is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M508 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 BLP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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