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R176 TSN

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,989 mi
Last recorded109,989 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 TSN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator tensioner worn

both O/S And N/S sills covered in plastic not allowing full inspection

coolant below minimum

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sills can not be fully inspected due to plastic covering

Fail 4 Nov 2021 102,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessively corroded/hole inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sills can not be fully inspected due to plastic covering

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,215 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has age related corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has age related corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 96,037 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Turbo leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 85,353 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2018 77,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion In area of rear suspension. In area of front jacking points. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak In area of engine bay. ()

Fail 9 May 2018 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion In area of rear suspension. In area of front jacking points. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak In area of engine bay. ()

Pass 11 May 2017 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear suspension components

front wiper blades smearing

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2017 68,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear suspension components

front wiper blades smearing

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 64,178 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 64,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,847 miles

Deterioration to rear suspension bushes

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 55,759 miles

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

nearside drive shaft,outer boot leaking.

oil leaks.

slight bind in nearside rear brakes.

Fail 2 May 2014 55,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

nearside drive shaft,outer boot leaking.

oil leaks.

slight bind in nearside rear brakes.

Pass 7 May 2013 52,256 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2012 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2012 49,702 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 41,730 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 38,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 38,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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R176 TSN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R176 TSN, 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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R176 TSN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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