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N716 RRP

1995 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 RRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,001 miles

Front both drop link bushes perished

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from cam cover gasket

Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,001 miles

Front both drop link bushes perished

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

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades poor.

n/s/r light lense cracked.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak from cam cover gasket.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades poor.

n/s/r light lense cracked.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak from cam cover gasket.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,406 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake noise when wheel spun.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,939 miles

bot rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bot rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,479 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 54,479 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Sep 2005 52,131 miles

washers †front tyres inner edge †pads low

Fail 8 Sep 2005 52,131 miles

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

washers †front tyres inner edge †pads low

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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N716 RRP is a 1995 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N716 RRP, 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 N716 RRP registered?

N716 RRP is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N716 RRP safe to buy?

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