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M71 JOJ

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 JOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011 81,354 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,292 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,225 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 71,225 miles

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

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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M71 JOJ is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M71 JOJ, 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 M71 JOJ registered?

M71 JOJ is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M71 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M71 JOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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