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R180 KEU

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,678 mi
Last recorded100,678 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 KEU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,678 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sill's becoming corroeded

front brake disc's worn

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

nearside track rod end has slight play in the ball joint

rear brake disc's worn

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2009 92,684 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake low

Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,684 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,683 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 53,900 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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R180 KEU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R180 KEU, 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 R180 KEU registered?

R180 KEU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R180 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 KEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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