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E1 DKP

1994 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 DKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres both sides wearing g smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear axel bush pealing slightly

Rear tyres both sides wearing on inner edges slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,002 miles

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

both rear wheel archs showing signs of corrosion

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

both rear wheel archs showing signs of corrosion

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2012 68,456 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 68,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 68,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished, in poor condition.

o/s/r closing sill corroded.

oil leaks.

sill covers fitted.

slight imbalance front brakes.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,967 miles

ABS LIGHT FOLLOWS CORRECT SEQUENCE BUT COMES ON WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN

Oil leak

SMALL HOLE IN OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS NO WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

Fail 8 Oct 2009 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ABS LIGHT FOLLOWS CORRECT SEQUENCE BUT COMES ON WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN

Oil leak

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

SMALL HOLE IN OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS NO WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs light follows correct sequence but comes on when car is driven

small hole in off side rear light

Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs light follows correct sequence but comes on when car is driven

small hole in off side rear light

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,199 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

a.b.s light follows corect proseger but comes on when car is driven

inner sills rusty both

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,480 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 57,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

abs light follows correct test but comes on when car is driven

Pass 29 Sep 2005 55,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

slight corrosion on off side front brake pipe †slight play in steering rack †slight corrosion on near side front brake pipe †travel on hand brake lever

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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E1 DKP is a 1994 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E1 DKP, 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.

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E1 DKP is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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