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R163 CHL

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,993 mi
Last recorded144,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 CHL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 144,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 144,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 132,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 120,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 120,289 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,634 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 109,633 miles

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

Corrosion to brake pipes. Covers to sills. N/s/r tyre near limit. Cracks to rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 98,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Travel in hanbrake. Screen chipped. Corrosion to brake pipes.

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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R163 CHL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R163 CHL, 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 R163 CHL registered?

R163 CHL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R163 CHL safe to buy?

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