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WBZ 1436

1996 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,108 mi
Last recorded96,108 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 1436
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 96,108 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 95,108 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 95,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2007 89,064 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,063 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 82,102 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 81,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WBZ 1436 is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 99,613 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 WBZ 1436, 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 30 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 WBZ 1436 registered?

WBZ 1436 is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is WBZ 1436 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 1436 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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