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R29 NNR

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,584 mi
Last recorded132,584 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NNR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,584 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,490 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 112,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

Fail 27 Jun 2009 77,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,842 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2007 56,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,586 miles

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

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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R29 NNR is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R29 NNR, 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

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What year was R29 NNR registered?

R29 NNR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R29 NNR safe to buy?

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