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N183 OHB

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,552 mi
Last recorded169,552 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 OHB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 169,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front seat loose,vehicle wet when tested,oil leak power steering pump area,.steering and suspension worn. nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 169,542 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front seat loose,vehicle wet when tested,oil leak power steering pump area,.steering and suspension worn. nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 164,397 miles

adviseries as per original MOT test No 113916507120

Fail 16 Apr 2007 164,385 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

intermittent noise from engine on tick over

offside rear tyre worn close to legal minimum on the inside edge

play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar drop link rubbers

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 162,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 162,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N183 OHB is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N183 OHB, 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 N183 OHB registered?

N183 OHB is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N183 OHB safe to buy?

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