MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear wheel in poor condition
offside wheel arch taped
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear wheel in poor condition
offside wheel arch taped
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
tyres with different aspect ratios fitted to either axle.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
one o/s washer jet blocked.
p.a.s hose chafed at o/s front.
tyres with different aspect ratios fitted to either axle.
unable to fully assess condition of outer sills as plastic covers fitted.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles.
park brake lever has a lot of free travel.
unable to assess condition of outer sills as plastic trim covers fitted.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles.
park brake lever has a lot of free travel.
unable to assess condition of outer sills as plastic trim covers fitted.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles.
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
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N264 YVP is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N264 YVP, 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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N264 YVP is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 12 March 1996.
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