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N697 SAC

1995 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 SAC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 113,975 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front number plate craked,but complete.

o/s mirror lens insure.

rear wiper blade split.

slight corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 113,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front number plate craked,but complete.

o/s mirror lens insure.

rear wiper blade split.

slight corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 108,788 miles

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

engine damp with oil.

rear wiper blade split.

slight corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 103,296 miles

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

Front number plate cracked,rearslightly discoloured.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2005 103,296 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate cracked,rear slightly discoloured.

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N697 SAC is a 1995 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N697 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N697 SAC registered?

N697 SAC is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 13 December 1995.

Is N697 SAC safe to buy?

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