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N281 LAH

1996 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,903 mi
Last recorded109,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 LAH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all suspension signs of corrosion

both number plate lights slightly dull

both number plates starting to dis-colour

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

high level brake light two section not working

slight corrosion on fuel filler neck/breathers

slight engine+gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2008 104,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front lower metal coolant pipe corroded+damp

fuel filler neck+fuel lines corroded

rear high level brake light two parts not working

rear number plate lamps,slightly dull when on

Fail 3 Jun 2008 104,621 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front lower metal coolant pipe corroded+damp

fuel filler neck+fuel lines corroded

rear high level brake light two parts not working

rear number plate lamps,slightly dull when on

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

high level brake light has 2 elements not working

metal coolant pipe corroded & damp

number plate lamps dull

Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,371 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

both number plates starting to dis-colour

coolant radiator finns missing

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2006 94,371 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates starting to dis-colour

coolant radiator finns missing

engine and gearbox oil leaks

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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N281 LAH is a 1996 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N281 LAH, 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 N281 LAH registered?

N281 LAH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N281 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 LAH shows 6 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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