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N253 UTA

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,398 mi
Last recorded14,398 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 UTA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,398 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim definition poor

Offside Front headlamp definition poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,999 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 142,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 141,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 141,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 139,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 134,960 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 134,960 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,366 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 117,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 101,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 96,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 96,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 92,058 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 92,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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N253 UTA is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N253 UTA, 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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N253 UTA is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N253 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 UTA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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