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N343 YVP

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,628 mi
Last recorded151,628 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 YVP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 151,628 miles

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

bottoms of doors corroded

front and rer floors and chassis rails corroded

offside rear arch corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscriberd areas

sill covers fittted

Fail 9 Mar 2010 151,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

bottoms of doors corroded

front and rer floors and chassis rails corroded

offside rear arch corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscriberd areas

sill covers fittted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 143,861 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 143,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 135,485 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 126,182 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 126,182 miles

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

covers over both outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2006 111,011 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 111,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2005 96,263 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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N343 YVP is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N343 YVP, 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 N343 YVP registered?

N343 YVP is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N343 YVP safe to buy?

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