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R330 JVE

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,703 mi
Last recorded90,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 JVE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,703 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

Fail 17 Feb 2012 90,703 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

minor corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan

Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,610 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

minor corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,628 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s parking brake requires attention

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,856 miles

Cut to near side front tyre side wall but not exposing ply or cord

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,856 miles

Cut to near side front tyre side wall but not exposing ply or cord

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off/side outer drive shaft gaitor perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 70,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off/side outer drive shaft gaitor perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,142 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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R330 JVE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R330 JVE, 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 R330 JVE registered?

R330 JVE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R330 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 JVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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