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M853 UVX

1994 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 UVX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 119,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 113,959 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2007 113,957 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering rack showing signs of wear

Pass 16 May 2006 108,536 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 May 2006 108,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2005 102,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 102,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UVX is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

M853 UVX is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M853 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M853 UVX shows 8 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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