MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition advise replacment
exhaust corroded
heavy oil leaks
movement in o/s track rod end
n/s/f tyre worn low
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
outer cv gaitors perished
rear brake pads worn low
rear indicators fading
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition advise replacment
exhaust corroded
heavy oil leaks
movement in o/s track rod end
n/s/f tyre worn low
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
outer cv gaitors perished
rear brake pads worn low
rear indicators fading
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn and lipped
movement in o/s track rod end
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
oil leaks
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn and lipped
movement in o/s track rod end
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
oil leaks
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M878 PKE is a 1994 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M878 PKE, 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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M878 PKE is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 18 October 1994.
Is M878 PKE safe to buy?
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