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M853 BTC

1994 Rover 420

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 BTC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 99,840 miles

Advisories as previous test number 893064916055

Fail 14 Jan 2006 99,840 miles

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.

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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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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M853 BTC is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M853 BTC safe to buy?

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