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R258 KEU

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 KEU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 93,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 85,646 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 85,646 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 77,530 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 77,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit - nearside cv boot pin holed recomend emmediate replacement

Pass 5 May 2006 69,626 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 69,540 miles

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

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

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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R258 KEU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R258 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R258 KEU?

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What year was R258 KEU registered?

R258 KEU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R258 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 KEU shows 7 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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