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N28 WEG

1996 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 WEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,678 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,134 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 51,134 miles

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

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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N28 WEG is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N28 WEG, 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 N28 WEG registered?

N28 WEG is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N28 WEG safe to buy?

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