MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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