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R923 MUY

1997 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 MUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,947 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 69,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,370 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 68,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,701 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 64,701 miles

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

cracking to offside front drive shaft boot.

travel on handbrake.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,550 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 59,153 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to offside rear brake pipes

oil leaks.

power steering belt starting to split.

rear suspension arms,bushes starting to split.

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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R923 MUY is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R923 MUY, 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 29 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 R923 MUY registered?

R923 MUY is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R923 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R923 MUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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