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N101 KBM

1996 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 KBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,371 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 85,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,636 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 81,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,516 miles

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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N101 KBM is a 1996 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N101 KBM, 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.

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What year was N101 KBM registered?

N101 KBM is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N101 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 KBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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