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R187 POG

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,078 mi
Last recorded70,078 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 POG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,294 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,860 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,160 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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R187 POG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R187 POG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R187 POG?

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What year was R187 POG registered?

R187 POG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R187 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 POG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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