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M647 XEX

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,859 mi
Last recorded80,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM647 XEX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,606 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 79,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 79,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 78,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,224 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,218 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,817 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,209 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 65,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,366 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M647 XEX is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M647 XEX, 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

How do I check the history of M647 XEX?

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What year was M647 XEX registered?

M647 XEX is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M647 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M647 XEX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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