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R157 KVE

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 KVE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,110 miles

both rear trailing arms buishies starting to pershies

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front cv boots pershied not split

near side front tyre slight side wall damage

offside front tyre low outer shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

power sreering pipes damp no posstive leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,629 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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R157 KVE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R157 KVE, 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 R157 KVE registered?

R157 KVE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R157 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 KVE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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