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L137 FOP

1994 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,969 mi
Last recorded138,969 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 42096,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 FOP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 138,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 127,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 127,135 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 116,956 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2005 116,956 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

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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L137 FOP is a 1994 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L137 FOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L137 FOP?

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What year was L137 FOP registered?

L137 FOP is a 1994 Rover 420, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L137 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L137 FOP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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