MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak, thin oil? drip from lower engine cover
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak,thin oil? drip from lower engine cover
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N179 EKO is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N179 EKO, 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 N179 EKO registered?
N179 EKO is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 18 July 1996.
Is N179 EKO safe to buy?
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