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N707 SAC

1995 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN707 SAC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 140,334 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 140,329 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre. 3. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 4. both rear trailing arms mounting bushes becoming perished.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 136,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 136,503 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 132,356 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 132,356 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 120,192 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 120,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level close to minimum

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

slight staining on fuel tank

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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N707 SAC is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N707 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.

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What year was N707 SAC registered?

N707 SAC is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 28 December 1995.

Is N707 SAC safe to buy?

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