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N625 VJW

1995 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,356 mi
Last recorded120,356 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 VJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 120,356 miles

n/e rear chassie corrded near antirollbar mounting

play in steering almost close to excessive

Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s rear chassis has corrision by anti roll bar mount

play in steering rack almost to failure/excess

Pass 30 Jul 2009 114,921 miles

o/s rear park brake loe effort almost at failure

Fail 16 Jul 2009 114,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front rack end have play almost to failure

o/s rear park brake loe effort almost at failure

Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,465 miles

play in n/s and o/s front steering rack ends and track rod ends

Fail 12 Jun 2008 108,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play in n/s and o/s front steering rack ends and track rod ends

Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,789 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT32 ADVISE SHEET

Fail 4 Jul 2007 103,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR & OSR TRAILING ARM SUSPENSION BUSHES SPLIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MEETING REQUIRED EFFICIENCY. OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 8 Jul 2006 98,618 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM SUSPENSION BUSHES SPLIT †OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN .OK AT MOT TEST.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF TRACK ROD END .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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N625 VJW 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 N625 VJW, 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 N625 VJW registered?

N625 VJW is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N625 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N625 VJW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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