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N142 AVA

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

119,417 mi
Last recorded119,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 AVA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 119,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 May 2009 119,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 119,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 113,938 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,136 miles

COOLANT PIPES CORRODED

COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURIZED AND AIR IN COOLANT SYSTEM

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

PAS DAMPNESS AROUND RESIVOUR

PAS PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO N/S/R DROPLINK

Fail 7 Mar 2007 109,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

COOLANT PIPES CORRODED

COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURIZED AND AIR IN COOLANT SYSTEM

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

PAS FLUID DAMPNESS AROUND RESIVOUR

PAS PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO N/S/R DROP LINK

Pass 13 Mar 2006 98,687 miles

coolant system pressurized

damage to n/s/r 1/4 panel

dent to o/s/r bumper

engine oil level low

engine over heating

oil leaks from engine

scuff to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Fail 7 Mar 2006 98,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant system pressurized

damage to n/s/r 1/4 panel

dent to o/s/f bumper

engine oil level low

engine over heating

oil leaks from engine

scuff to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Fail 12 Oct 2005 92,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

damage to nearside rear lamp lens

nearside front road wheel dented

accident damage to nearside rear body work

nearside rear suspension front mount cracking

offside outer cv boot cracking

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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N142 AVA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

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 N142 AVA, 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 N142 AVA registered?

N142 AVA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N142 AVA safe to buy?

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