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R237 VOD

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 VOD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 97,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2020 97,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 96,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,424 miles

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 94,411 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pipe above rack (2.3.3b)

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

windscreen damaged outside zones

Fail 9 May 2016 93,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line beside tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

windscreen damaged outside zones

Pass 14 May 2015 90,905 miles

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 90,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 88,230 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 May 2014 88,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 May 2014 88,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 82,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,949 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 78,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 71,781 miles

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

Nearside front light output poor

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 71,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front light output poor

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,388 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 65,342 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 60,198 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,645 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 52,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 46,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 36,335 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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R237 VOD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R237 VOD, 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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R237 VOD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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