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N133 YBD

1996 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 YBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 106,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 94,194 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,623 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 77,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,383 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,383 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

both front wheel trims are citting into t/l tyre valves

front offside drive shaft boot is badly cracking change asap

full plastic under tray fitted, acess to view components limited

plastic covers fitted over outer sills, acess to view sills nil

rear service brake performance low

vaccumm unit is disconnected at rear engine

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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N133 YBD is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N133 YBD, 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

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What year was N133 YBD registered?

N133 YBD is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N133 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N133 YBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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