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N729 NJR

1995 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 NJR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 150,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre silencer is heavily corroded .

damage to both outer sills.

slight play in steering rack arms.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 150,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre silencer is heavily corroded and flaking.

near side and off side sill's dented.

near side front and near side rear tyres have uneven wear and are becoming close to wear indicators.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 145,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 145,620 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation present in offside headlamp, beam pattern acceptable

windscreen is cracked in nearside top corner, outside zone b

Pass 14 Oct 2008 142,499 miles

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

ofside rear outer sill slightly corroded

power steering pump showinga slight misting of oil on joint to pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2008 142,480 miles

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

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

ofside rear outer sill slightly corroded

power steering pump showinga slight misting of oil on joint to pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2007 136,909 miles

offside rear wheel bearig slightly noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2006 128,534 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 128,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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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N729 NJR is a 1995 Rover 420 in Green 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 N729 NJR, 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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N729 NJR is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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