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N420 MEU

1996 Rover 800

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,858 mi
Last recorded111,858 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 MEU
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 110,911 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

fuel pipes very rusty

n/s/f indicator lens missing

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight rust in both rear sus/arms

slight rust in most metal brake pipes

slight rust in n/s/f sub frame

slight rust in o/s and n/s floors

this car is very rusty on the under side

How Reliable is the Rover 800?

Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,757
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 541
constant velocity joint gaiter split 274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Brake pipe excessively corroded 243
parking brake recording little or no effort 209
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N420 MEU is a 1996 Rover 800 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,322 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 800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 541 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N420 MEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N420 MEU?

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What year was N420 MEU registered?

N420 MEU is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N420 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 MEU 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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