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K172 VFX

1993 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,757 mi
Last recorded50,757 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 VFX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,757 miles

N/S cv boot loose

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

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

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

battery insecure

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Feb 2011 50,757 miles

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

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

N/S cv boot loose

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

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

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

battery insecure

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,632 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

rear door check straps stiff

Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,631 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

rear door check straps stiff

Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,934 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 45,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,966 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,217 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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K172 VFX is a 1993 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K172 VFX, 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 K172 VFX registered?

K172 VFX is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K172 VFX safe to buy?

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