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N332 TOA

1995 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,594 mi
Last recorded74,594 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 TOA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f/ sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,539 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2008 68,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,740 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 55,867 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 55,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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.

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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N332 TOA is a 1995 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 97,524 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 N332 TOA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N332 TOA registered?

N332 TOA is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N332 TOA safe to buy?

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