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M696 MGM

1994 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,386 mi
Last recorded207,386 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 MGM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 207,386 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

engine oil leak

front pipe exhaust slight blow

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play

n/s/r wheel spare fitted steel wheel

o/s outer sill starting to get rusty

o/s/r tyre badly wearing inside edge

rear number plate starting to get dirt between it

Fail 11 Nov 2010 207,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

engine oil leak

front pipe exhaust slight blow

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play

n/s/r wheel spare fitted steel wheel

o/s outer sill starting to get rusty

o/s/r tyre badly wearing inside edge

rear number plate starting to get dirt between it

Pass 10 Nov 2009 201,891 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 195,328 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH SRATING TO SPLIT

O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Nov 2008 195,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH SRATING TO SPLIT

O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Nov 2007 190,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 178,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 178,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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M696 MGM is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M696 MGM, 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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M696 MGM is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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