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N228 SDF

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 SDF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 160,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing taped

Fail 9 Mar 2011 160,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing taped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 151,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 150,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 143,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 143,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 135,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 125,997 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 125,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,542 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 116,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front 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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N228 SDF is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N228 SDF, 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 N228 SDF registered?

N228 SDF is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N228 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 SDF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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