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N833 SAC

1995 Rover 420

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 SAC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 108,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,070 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear tyres feathering outer edges

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

poor image both headlamps

rear section of exhaust getting corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 103,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

poor image both headlamps

Fail 8 Feb 2006 103,396 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both c.v. boots getting perished

both front shocker top mounting bushes getting perished

brake fluid getting discoloured

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

nearside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

offside track rod end gaiter split

rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes getting worn

rear shocker lower yoke bushes getting worn

some play steering column u.j

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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N833 SAC is a 1995 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N833 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 N833 SAC registered?

N833 SAC is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N833 SAC safe to buy?

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