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R148 NDG

1998 Rover 420

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,611 mi
Last recorded173,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 NDG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 173,611 miles

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

both rear wheel arches/door shuts corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 171,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,915 miles

Fuel filter neck rusty

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 168,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel filter neck rusty

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 164,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 159,887 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 156,265 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 156,265 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 150,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 143,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 133,985 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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R148 NDG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R148 NDG, 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 R148 NDG registered?

R148 NDG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R148 NDG safe to buy?

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