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N215 WUX

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 WUX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 94,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,584 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,584 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 74,596 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear radius arm bushes starting to come unbound and perishing.

oil leaks from engine.

undertray insercure slightly.

Fail 20 Mar 2006 66,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 66,455 miles

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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N215 WUX is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N215 WUX, 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 N215 WUX registered?

N215 WUX is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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