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N246 SDF

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,249 mi
Last recorded143,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 SDF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 143,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 133,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front number plate but still secure and readable

Fail 19 Jan 2009 133,141 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front number plate but still secure and readable

Fail 22 Jan 2008 122,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 111,316 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 111,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 102,770 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 102,769 miles

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

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

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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N246 SDF is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N246 SDF registered?

N246 SDF is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N246 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 SDF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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