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R195 EVF

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 EVF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,919 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,912 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,993 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,273 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper n/s insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 51,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,768 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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R195 EVF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R195 EVF, 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 R195 EVF registered?

R195 EVF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R195 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 EVF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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