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R166 LAG

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,122 mi
Last recorded135,122 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 LAG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 135,122 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 134,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front brake pipes are corroded in places

bushes on both rear arms are split

Pass 29 Nov 2006 122,050 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 122,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 103,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 103,655 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R166 LAG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 LAG, 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 R166 LAG registered?

R166 LAG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R166 LAG safe to buy?

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