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R326 LVV

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 LVV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 129,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 129,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,049 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

slight oil weep on power steering pipe

strong advice n/s/r tyre close to limit

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Fail 26 Feb 2008 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

battery loose in tray

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

slight oil weep on power steering pipe

strong advice n/s/r tyre close to limit

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,834 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 110,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

engine oil leaks

front brake discs rusty and lipped

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot twisted

strong advise o/s/f brake starting to stick on discs

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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R326 LVV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R326 LVV, 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 R326 LVV registered?

R326 LVV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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