MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine just passed smoke opacity test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine just passed smoke opacity test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N297 APY is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N297 APY, 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 N297 APY registered?
N297 APY is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N297 APY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N297 APY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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