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R249 MFJ

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,180 mi
Last recorded191,180 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 MFJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 191,180 miles

both b pillars corroded by door hinges

nsf steering rack gaitor starting to split

nsfr track rod end slight play

osf floor corroded

osr & nsr outer sills corroded

osr brake effort poor but operating

Pass 9 May 2008 185,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 178,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 166,930 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 166,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

front and rear no plates starting to disfigure

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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R249 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R249 MFJ, 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 R249 MFJ registered?

R249 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R249 MFJ safe to buy?

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