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R208 KVA

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,414 mi
Last recorded65,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 KVA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,414 miles

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,936 miles

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

outer sill covers fitted

corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to front floors

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,018 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

Pass 30 May 2007 44,012 miles

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

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

both front outer cv boots perished

Fail 30 May 2007 44,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front outer cv boots perished

Fail 7 Jun 2006 38,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres cracking

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres cracking

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight brake bind offside front

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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R208 KVA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R208 KVA, 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 R208 KVA registered?

R208 KVA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R208 KVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 KVA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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