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J766 UPA

1992 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,456 mi
Last recorded162,456 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 UPA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2006 162,456 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Knock and wear in steering rack

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Stone chip damage to offside headlamp lense

Pass 11 May 2006 162,456 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Knock and wear in steering rack

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Stone chip damage to offside headlamp lense

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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J766 UPA is a 1992 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,137 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 J766 UPA, 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 34 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 J766 UPA?

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What year was J766 UPA registered?

J766 UPA is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J766 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J766 UPA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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