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R330 NEB

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,887 mi
Last recorded99,887 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99,887 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 99,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 91,069 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 91,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 84,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 70,184 miles

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

slight cracking to nearside and offside rear suspension arm centre bushes-not resulting in excessive free movemnt.

very slight damage to offside front roadwheel rim on inside.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 49,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 44,961 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 NEB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NEB, 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 R330 NEB registered?

R330 NEB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R330 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 NEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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