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R314 ENV

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,256 mi
Last recorded213,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 ENV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 213,256 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 213,124 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 202,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 189,284 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 May 2007 189,268 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2006 150,613 miles

battery insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2006 150,613 miles

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

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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R314 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 R314 ENV, 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 R314 ENV registered?

R314 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R314 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 ENV 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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