MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Advisories as previous test number 893064916055
An item not tested (Manual)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Addtional reports listed on invoive number 59864
Alternator belt is severly perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Radiator corroded and leaking
Slight play in both ends of the steering rack
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Various engine and gearbox oil leaks
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M853 BTC is a 1994 Rover 420 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M853 BTC, 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 M853 BTC registered?
M853 BTC is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 1 October 1994.
Is M853 BTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M853 BTC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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