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R24 JVA

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 JVA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 133,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 131,717 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 131,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,214 miles

Advise rear antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 128,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Advise rear antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 126,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 126,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 124,065 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 116,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 116,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 109,486 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 109,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,835 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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R24 JVA is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R24 JVA, 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 R24 JVA registered?

R24 JVA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R24 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 JVA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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