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M59 VVW

1994 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 VVW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010
Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 89,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,092 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 87,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 78,989 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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M59 VVW is a 1994 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M59 VVW, 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 M59 VVW registered?

M59 VVW is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M59 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M59 VVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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