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N102 MEU

1996 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 MEU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 159,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches slightly corroding

smoke test near maximum limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 151,912 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension arm centre bush splitting

Fail 23 Jul 2008 151,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension arm centre bush splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2007 141,092 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

wiper motor very noisey

Pass 14 Aug 2006 131,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 131,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N102 MEU is a 1996 Rover 420 in Red 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 N102 MEU, 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

How do I check the history of N102 MEU?

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What year was N102 MEU registered?

N102 MEU is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N102 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 MEU 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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