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M954 FNL

1994 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,190 mi
Last recorded147,190 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM954 FNL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2006 147,190 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M954 FNL is a 1994 Rover 420 in Green 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 M954 FNL, 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 M954 FNL registered?

M954 FNL is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M954 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M954 FNL 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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