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M298 GNV

1995 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 GNV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside bodysill corroding front and rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non standard wheels / nuts (spacers on front)

Numerous engine oil leaks

Offside sill corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non standard rear lamp assemblies fitted

Non standard wheels,spacers and tyres fitted

Part of exhaust system is non standard

Rear number plate digits are deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,320 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 77,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,063 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,212 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 65,212 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,765 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,329 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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M298 GNV is a 1995 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M298 GNV, 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.

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What year was M298 GNV registered?

M298 GNV is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M298 GNV safe to buy?

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