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R156 VRX

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,958 mi
Last recorded116,958 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 VRX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 116,958 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

crack in windscreen

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2008 116,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,688 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 111,688 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)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 107,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 107,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 97,969 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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R156 VRX is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRX, 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

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What year was R156 VRX registered?

R156 VRX is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R156 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 VRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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