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D2 GYM

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

234,098 mi
Last recorded234,098 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 GYM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2006 234,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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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D2 GYM is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D2 GYM, 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 D2 GYM registered?

D2 GYM is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D2 GYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 GYM shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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