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K211 DBH

1993 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,679 mi
Last recorded136,679 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK211 DBH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 136,679 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake hose ferrules rusty

gear linkage worn

some uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2009 128,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 128,297 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 118,621 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 118,621 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 111,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules rusty

exhaust rusty in places

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight play in steering rack

slight rusting on sills

Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,647 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight rusting on sills

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules rusty

exhaust rusty in places

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 104,901 miles

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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K211 DBH is a 1993 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K211 DBH, 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 K211 DBH registered?

K211 DBH is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 24 June 1993.

Is K211 DBH safe to buy?

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