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R156 MFH

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,333 mi
Last recorded156,333 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 MFH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2010 156,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 149,787 miles

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 142,094 miles

offside front brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2007 136,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,952 miles

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R156 MFH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R156 MFH, 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 R156 MFH?

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What year was R156 MFH registered?

R156 MFH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R156 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 MFH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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