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M821 UVW

1994 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 UVW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,499 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 85,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,066 miles

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

rear disc pads are getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2007 80,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

OSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 28 Dec 2006 74,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 70,076 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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M821 UVW is a 1994 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M821 UVW, 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 M821 UVW?

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What year was M821 UVW registered?

M821 UVW is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M821 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M821 UVW shows 6 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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