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R191 LDK

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,931 mi
Last recorded208,931 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 LDK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 208,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 197,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery tray corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil and power steering fluid leak

slight play in offside front rack

Fail 9 Dec 2009 197,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery tray corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil and power steering fluid leak

slight play in offside front rack

Pass 11 Dec 2008 188,442 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

nearside front steering rack boot perished

slight power steering fluid leak from pipe above rack

Fail 11 Dec 2008 188,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

nearside front steering rack boot perished

slight power steering fluid leak from pipe above rack

Fail 17 Dec 2007 177,552 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 177,552 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 167,040 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 151,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 151,484 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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R191 LDK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R191 LDK, 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 R191 LDK registered?

R191 LDK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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