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OIB 8538

1993 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 8538
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,430 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroding

inner rack joints wearing

n/s front wheel arch corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,394 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroding

inner rack joints wearing

n/s front wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2007 86,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 86,210 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S OUTER SILL BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,412 miles

n/s/f tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge † †both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished † †unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers † †both outer sills becoming corroded

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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OIB 8538 is a 1993 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 99,701 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 OIB 8538, 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 33 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 OIB 8538 registered?

OIB 8538 is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 17 October 1993.

Is OIB 8538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIB 8538 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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