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R152 FNV

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,877 mi
Last recorded178,877 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 FNV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 178,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 178,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 170,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 162,914 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 162,914 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 147,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 137,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 137,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 29 Nov 2012 129,739 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 125,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 117,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,758 miles

nearside and offside front floor pans are corroded,both rear trailing arm bushes are splitting

Pass 2 Dec 2008 108,558 miles

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

corrosion in suspension prescribed area not considered as excessive on areas of front floor pans and outer sills

o/s/f tyre stepped on areas of tread

Fail 29 Nov 2008 108,514 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion in suspension prescribed area not considered as excessive on areas of front floor pans and outer sills

o/s/f tyre stepped on areas of tread

Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 97,760 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,630 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 314,165 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 85,934 miles

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

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

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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R152 FNV is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R152 FNV, 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 R152 FNV registered?

R152 FNV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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