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R255 MFJ

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,119 mi
Last recorded169,119 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 MFJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 169,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 165,384 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 165,384 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 160,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 160,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 152,999 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 145,122 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 145,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate is cracked, oil leak from engine, slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 140,552 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 140,515 miles

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

play in rack, front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 138,559 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 135,839 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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Screen is chipped †Power steering fluid is level low and pipes are wet †Rack is worn †Off side outer CV gator is perished †Turbo is leaking oil

Pass 12 Jan 2006 130,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 130,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front indicators are faded †Washer pipe valve is leaking †Outer CV Gators are perished †Near side rear tyre is bald on edge and on the limit †Off side rear tyre is worn on the edge †Turbo is leaking oil

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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R255 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R255 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 R255 MFJ registered?

R255 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R255 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 MFJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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