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N247 YOP

1996 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 YOP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,376 miles

Oil leak ()

rear shock slight worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,071 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both front brake disc cover rusty

cover over outer sills

slight crack in o/s/rear light lens

slight foot brake travell

Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,186 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly tarnished.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 111,186 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly tarnished.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,908 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,591 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,267 miles

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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N247 YOP is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N247 YOP, 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 N247 YOP registered?

N247 YOP is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N247 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 YOP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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