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N153 PDD

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 PDD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2007 145,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to osf bumper

osf cv gaiter perished

slight blow on exhaust

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2006 133,847 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

low damage&minor mark in screen

o/s rear bumper slightly loose

o/s/rear antiroll bracket bent

r/no/plate discolouring

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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N153 PDD is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N153 PDD, 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 N153 PDD registered?

N153 PDD is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N153 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 PDD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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