MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,111 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
big oil leak all over
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
big oil leak all over
Unable to check both outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Unable to check both outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads very thin
n/s/r trailing arm bush split
outer sills covered
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate deteriorating
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 KVE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R189 KVE, 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 R189 KVE registered?
R189 KVE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 June 1998.
Is R189 KVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 KVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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