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N995 SOG

1995 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,274 mi
Last recorded137,274 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN995 SOG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 137,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 126,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 120,638 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 120,638 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,160 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 114,160 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 107,569 miles

NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST TO REQUIRED PERFORMANCE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 107,569 miles

NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST TO REQUIRED PERFORMANCE

Pass 30 Sep 2008 100,862 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 91,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 91,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 83,379 miles

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

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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N995 SOG is a 1995 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N995 SOG, 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 N995 SOG registered?

N995 SOG is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N995 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N995 SOG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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