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R211 VYD

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,916 mi
Last recorded155,916 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 VYD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 155,916 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 151,420 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 151,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 148,080 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 148,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low on tread

tracking requires adjustment

Pass 3 Feb 2011 143,951 miles

n/s/r light cluster cracked

oil leak-suspect cam cover gasket

Fail 3 Feb 2011 143,951 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s/r light cluster cracked

oil leak-suspect cam cover gasket

tracking required

Pass 5 Feb 2010 140,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 140,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 134,313 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 130,387 miles

OIL LEAK,O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE,N/S FRONT TYRE ON 1.6mm,

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 130,387 miles

OIL LEAK,O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE,N/S FRONT TYRE ON 1.6mm,

Pass 5 Feb 2007 125,546 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 125,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S REAR LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED,IGNITION COIL PACK NOT SECURED AND FOULING ON DRIVE SHAFT.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 120,097 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES GETTING WEAK †O/S/ CV BOOT VERY PERISHED

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 120,097 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES GETTING WEAK †O/S/ CV BOOT VERY PERISHED

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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R211 VYD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R211 VYD, 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 R211 VYD registered?

R211 VYD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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