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M595 OFV

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 OFV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,249 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 100,469 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 100,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,186 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket has corrodded and broken /rattles

Fail 8 Nov 2007 92,186 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe bracket has corrodded and broken /rattles

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,950 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 85,496 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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M595 OFV is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M595 OFV, 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 M595 OFV registered?

M595 OFV is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M595 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M595 OFV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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