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M966 RNA

1995 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 RNA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 113,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

engine very noisey on crankshaft big end bearings

n/s/f inner door opening lever sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

engine noisy

exhaust badly corroded and sealed with paste in places

Fail 17 Feb 2015 112,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

enging noise ?

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded @ ferruled

slight leaks exhaust

Fail 17 Feb 2014 112,140 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

enging noise ?

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded @ ferruled

slight leaks exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,404 miles

n/s/f cv boot very cracked

o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/r brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Fail 18 Feb 2013 111,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f cv boot very cracked

o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/r brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,445 miles

exhaust cracked @ centre box & leaking

o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrul

o/s/f & n/s/f outter c.v boots cracking

o/s/f inner t.r.e worn

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded @ ferruls

Pass 13 Jan 2011 109,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly noisy

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,606 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 107,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,986 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 105,986 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 104,929 miles

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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M966 RNA is a 1995 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 97,524 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 M966 RNA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M966 RNA registered?

M966 RNA is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M966 RNA safe to buy?

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