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R146 FVF

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,284 mi
Last recorded157,284 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 FVF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 157,284 miles

tape on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches.

Pass 10 May 2011 153,301 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 153,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 149,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

drivers mirror deteriorated but is secure.

windsreen has crack to the offside outside the swept area.

Pass 28 May 2009 141,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine has oil leak

nearside front chassis slight corrosion

offside front wing mirror slight damage

unable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 131,165 miles

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

slight damage to offside door mirror

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,924 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,375 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 107,375 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

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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R146 FVF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R146 FVF, 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.

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What year was R146 FVF registered?

R146 FVF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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