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R151 CUY

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 CUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,055 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,956 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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R151 CUY is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R151 CUY, 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 R151 CUY?

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What year was R151 CUY registered?

R151 CUY is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R151 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 CUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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