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N199 SVC

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,500 mi
Last recorded127,500 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 SVC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,500 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION(FRONT DOWN PIPE)SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 127,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION(FRONT DOWN PIPE)SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,638 miles

SCREEN DAMAGED OUT OF DRIVERS VIEW.

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERORATION.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE TO IT BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD.

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

Pass 30 Jul 2009 125,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 125,078 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 124,137 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING DETERIORATION/RUST.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 124,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING DETERIORATION/RUST.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 122,995 miles

NOTE !!! FRONT ANTIROLL LINKS AND REAR ARM BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION.

NOTE !!! FRONT WINDSCREEN IS CRACKED BUT IS NOT IN DRIVERS VEIW.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 121,790 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT SCREEN HAS A CRACK IT BUT IT IS NOT INTERFERING WITH DRIVERS VIEW.

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR ARM BUSHES ARE STARTING TO DETRIORATE.

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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N199 SVC is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N199 SVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N199 SVC registered?

N199 SVC is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N199 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 SVC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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