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N131 AJW

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 AJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 96,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 92,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 89,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 85,890 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2007 82,560 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 79,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,456 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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N131 AJW is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N131 AJW, 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 N131 AJW registered?

N131 AJW is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N131 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 AJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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