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N198 PAV

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,808 mi
Last recorded61,808 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 PAV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,808 miles

offside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,298 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,282 miles

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

offside front outer cv gaitor perished and cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,870 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,507 miles

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

offside front tyre very advanced wear

Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,814 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 55,807 miles

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

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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N198 PAV is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 97,524 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 N198 PAV, 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 31 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N198 PAV registered?

N198 PAV is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N198 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 PAV 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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