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R307 XOC

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,376 mi
Last recorded74,376 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 XOC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,577 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,574 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,780 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 48,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,920 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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R307 XOC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R307 XOC, 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 R307 XOC registered?

R307 XOC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R307 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 XOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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