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N293 HLL

1996 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,074 mi
Last recorded128,074 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 HLL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

advise nearside front wiper blade slight split at end

advise side sill covers fitted

advise surface rusting to offside front wheel arch

Fail 7 Nov 2009 128,068 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

advise nearside front wiper blade slight split at end

advise side sill covers fitted

advise surface rusting to offside front wheel arch

Pass 18 Nov 2008 125,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 122,880 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 119,943 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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N293 HLL is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N293 HLL, 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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What year was N293 HLL registered?

N293 HLL is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N293 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 HLL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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