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N302 SRG

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 SRG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2007 118,912 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 110,087 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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N302 SRG is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N302 SRG, 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 N302 SRG registered?

N302 SRG is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is N302 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 SRG shows 2 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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