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M862 SRN

1994 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,072 mi
Last recorded136,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM862 SRN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 136,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 136,072 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 126,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 126,226 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 113,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 113,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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M862 SRN is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M862 SRN, 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 M862 SRN registered?

M862 SRN is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M862 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M862 SRN shows 6 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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