MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s door mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view to rear
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
catalyst ratling in in exhaust but emissions ok.
front pads getting low
n/s/f tyre split on outer wall
oil leaks from engine
rear tyres perished and tread getting low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front pads getting low
n/s/f tyre split on outer wall
oil leaks from engine
rear tyres perished and tread getting low
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
M5 HWJ is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 99,613 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 M5 HWJ, 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 30 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 M5 HWJ?
You can check the full history of M5 HWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M5 HWJ registered?
M5 HWJ is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 March 1996.
Is M5 HWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for M5 HWJ 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.
Does M5 HWJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M5 HWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.