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N263 BKP

1996 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,144 mi
Last recorded132,144 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 BKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 132,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 132,129 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,168 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 123,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 102,490 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,984 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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N263 BKP is a 1996 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N263 BKP, 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 N263 BKP registered?

N263 BKP is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N263 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 BKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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