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N156 EKK

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 EKK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,171 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 100,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 95,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 95,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 87,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 85,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 81,162 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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N156 EKK is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N156 EKK, 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

How do I check the history of N156 EKK?

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What year was N156 EKK registered?

N156 EKK is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N156 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 EKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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