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N168 YBD

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 YBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 93,375 miles

wipers split

Fail 3 Oct 2009 93,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,037 miles

rear brake efficiency low

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

play in rack

Fail 17 Oct 2007 76,933 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

play in rack

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,829 miles

o/s/r hand beake reading low

Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,134 miles

o/s/r radius arm bush splitting

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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N168 YBD is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green 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 N168 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.

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What year was N168 YBD registered?

N168 YBD is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N168 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 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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