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R151 KEU

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 KEU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,794 miles

engine is leaking oil

exhaust down pipe is holed and blowing

nearside and offside front and nearside rear indicators are faded

play in nearside front wheel bearing

radiator is not in its correct fittings

rear exhaust mount is split and about to snap

rear lens' have been spray painted

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,069 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS

Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,468 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,683 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,683 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 33,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,461 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 KEU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU?

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What year was R151 KEU registered?

R151 KEU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R151 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 KEU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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