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M538 JOH

1994 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,554 mi
Last recorded33,554 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 JOH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,201 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to crack

brake pads not checked

front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,736 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,937 miles

discs showing signs of wear

driveshaft gaitors starting to crack

oil leak on engine

rear main suspension bushes cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,944 miles

Unable to check brake pipes, covered in oil

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,741 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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M538 JOH is a 1994 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M538 JOH, 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 M538 JOH registered?

M538 JOH is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M538 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 JOH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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