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R196 LAG

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,481 mi
Last recorded93,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 LAG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,481 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 84,865 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2008 84,858 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 78,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006

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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R196 LAG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R196 LAG, 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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R196 LAG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R196 LAG safe to buy?

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