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R115 LCB

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,382 mi
Last recorded132,382 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 LCB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 132,382 miles

rear tyres near limit ;rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 118,143 miles

o/s rear bumper taped ;o/s front track rod end slight play ;brake pipes corroding ;n/s front tyre near limit on inner edge ;both rear tyres near limit on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2007 107,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 107,167 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

wear/play in o/s track rod end

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,493 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 101,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise 16% imbalance on front brakes

power steering fluid level low

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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R115 LCB is a 1998 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 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 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 R115 LCB, 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 28 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 R115 LCB registered?

R115 LCB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R115 LCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 LCB 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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