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K171 DVV

1993 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,689 mi
Last recorded144,689 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 DVV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 144,689 miles

Spare tyre defective

hand brake travel long

Fail 7 Sep 2006 144,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

hand brake travel long

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2005 139,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 139,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake imbalance of 20 percent n/s200kg o/s 250kg

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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K171 DVV is a 1993 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K171 DVV, 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.

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What year was K171 DVV registered?

K171 DVV is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K171 DVV safe to buy?

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