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R210 TDD

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,063 mi
Last recorded107,063 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 TDD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,063 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 98,535 miles

Both CV boots perished.

Both rear tie/track rod arms. inner bushes deteriorated.

Both rear trailing arm large bushes deteriorated.

Catalytic converter internals rattle.

Driver's side washer jet blocked. Recommemd clean and re-aim of washers.

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

L/H rear number plate lamp came on when tapped.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

R/H rear brakes bind slightly.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,535 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

Both CV boots perished.

Both rear tie/track rod arms. inner bushes deteriorated.

Both rear trailing arm large bushes deteriorated.

Catalytic converter internals rattle.

Driver's side washer jet blocked. Recommemd clean and re-aim of washers.

Engine oil leak.

L/H rear number plate lamp came on when tapped.

R/H rear brakes bind slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 86,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 86,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,203 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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R210 TDD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue 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 R210 TDD, 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 R210 TDD registered?

R210 TDD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R210 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 TDD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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