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N230 BDA

1996 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,655 mi
Last recorded115,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 BDA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 115,655 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2010 115,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,010 miles

Front screen is cracked.

Outer front driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Rear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 108,010 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake pads look quite low.

Front screen is cracked.

Outer front driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Rear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,572 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 97,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil on underside.

Radiator looks in poor condition.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,405 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 87,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

Some oil on engine & gearbox.

Pass 5 May 2006 81,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 81,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Front discs showing signs of wear.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Plastic oversills fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

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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N230 BDA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N230 BDA, 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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N230 BDA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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