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N521 GUA

1995 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,024 mi
Last recorded65,024 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 GUA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 65,024 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 65,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,462 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 59,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,133 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 59,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,610 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,839 miles

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

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

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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N521 GUA is a 1995 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N521 GUA, 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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N521 GUA is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 13 October 1995.

Is N521 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 GUA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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