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N236 YBD

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,450 mi
Last recorded100,450 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 YBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,450 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 100,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,897 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 94,897 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 88,181 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 86,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 84,558 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 78,519 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 78,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N236 YBD is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N236 YBD, 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 N236 YBD registered?

N236 YBD is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N236 YBD safe to buy?

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