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R331 KDL

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 KDL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 123,863 miles

PAS fluid level low

PAS hoses damp

PAS rack damp

both front outer cv gaiters slightly weeping and deteriorated

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both headlamps faded

both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated

both side repeaters discoloured

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front pipe flexi slightly corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

noise from engine

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and slightly perished (7 years old)

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

poor braking effort n/s/r

slight play ion o/s rack

Fail 8 Nov 2011 123,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

PAS fluid level low

PAS hoses damp

PAS rack damp

both front outer cv gaiters slightly weeping and deteriorated

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both headlamps faded

both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated

both side repeaters discoloured

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front pipe flexi slightly corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

noise from engine

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and slightly perished (7 years old)

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

poor braking effort n/s/r

slight play ion o/s rack

Pass 9 Nov 2010 121,170 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 118,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

crack in windscreen outside zone a

Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

crack in windscreen outside zone a

Fail 24 Oct 2008 115,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre split in sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 115,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre split in sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,485 miles

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

covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

slight crack and slight marke on front number plate

Fail 8 Nov 2007 112,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

slight crack and slight marke on front number plate

Pass 17 Oct 2006 109,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2006 109,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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R331 KDL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R331 KDL, 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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R331 KDL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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