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R249 TSN

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 TSN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 118,138 miles

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

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

nail in ns front tyre & cut in tread

os front tyre cut sidewall

os rear trailing arm link bent

slight front brake judder/disc,s distorted

slight rear brake judder/disc,s distorted

windscreen chipped/cracked zone A & B

Fail 19 Aug 2010 118,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nail in ns front tyre & cut in tread

os front tyre cut sidewall

os rear trailing arm link bent

slight front brake judder/disc,s distorted

slight rear brake judder/disc,s distorted

windscreen chipped/cracked zone A & B

Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn ok at time of mot test

Fail 13 Aug 2009 109,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 101,930 miles

NSF & OSF OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR & OSR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARN BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 22 Aug 2008 101,930 miles

NSF & OSF OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR & OSR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARN BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 85,898 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 85,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 TSN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R249 TSN, 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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R249 TSN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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