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R148 FVV

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,265 mi
Last recorded115,265 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 FVV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 115,265 miles

Minor screen damage (offside), outside swept area.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 115,247 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear disc lightly scored & corroded.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 105,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R148 FVV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R148 FVV, 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

How do I check the history of R148 FVV?

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What year was R148 FVV registered?

R148 FVV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R148 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 FVV shows 3 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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