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R159 NPN

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,411 mi
Last recorded68,411 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 NPN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 68,411 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 58,756 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 58,754 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both cv boots starting to perish x2.

both rear swinging arms main center bushes just starting to split.

high level brake light 3 of 10 bulbs not working.

os front tyre worn on inner edge.

os main front to rear brake pipe, rear section corroded (BORDERLINE).

osf brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 May 2006 53,110 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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R159 NPN is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R159 NPN, 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 R159 NPN registered?

R159 NPN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R159 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 NPN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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