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N698 XUY

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 XUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,301 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks on engine

Fail 1 Feb 2008 86,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks on engine

Fail 28 Jan 2008 86,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,792 miles

slight play in front offside inner rack end

Fail 26 Jan 2007 73,613 miles

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

slight play in front offside inner rack end

Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,632 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N698 XUY is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N698 XUY, 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 N698 XUY registered?

N698 XUY is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 8 November 1995.

Is N698 XUY safe to buy?

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