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N251 BBD

1996 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,929 mi
Last recorded128,929 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 BBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 128,929 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 128,929 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 125,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 115,066 miles

N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT HAS A SMALL PIN HOLE IN IT.O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT IS STARTING TO PERISH.BOTH THE ABOVE OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 96,322 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N251 BBD is a 1996 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N251 BBD, 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 N251 BBD registered?

N251 BBD is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N251 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 BBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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