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MIL 8917

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8917
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 78,537 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody corrosion in places

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 74,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 73,176 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 73,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 72,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 70,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 68,773 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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MIL 8917 is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MIL 8917, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MIL 8917?

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What year was MIL 8917 registered?

MIL 8917 is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is MIL 8917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 8917 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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