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N284 TPF

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,919 mi
Last recorded101,919 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 TPF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R DOOR RUST

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 92,491 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,857 miles

front pads low

off side front tyre 1.6mm 185/65/14

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,116 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to near/side/rear

horn weak

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp dip patterns poor

tested in wet

Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,418 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,086 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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N284 TPF is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N284 TPF, 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 N284 TPF registered?

N284 TPF is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N284 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 TPF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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