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N239 WAC

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,136 mi
Last recorded85,136 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 WAC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,136 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroding

offside + nearside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 85,122 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

centre to rear exhaust corroding

offside + nearside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,424 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,139 miles

long pedal travel

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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N239 WAC is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N239 WAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N239 WAC?

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What year was N239 WAC registered?

N239 WAC is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N239 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 WAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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