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M5 HWJ

1996 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HWJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 75,578 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 75,578 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 74,256 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre split on outer wall

oil leaks from engine

rear tyres perished and tread getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2005 74,256 miles

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.

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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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.

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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?

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