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R334 PER

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,020 mi
Last recorded57,020 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 PER
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,020 miles

offside front tyre very close to limits on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,210 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 35,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front seat belt slow to rewind.

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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R334 PER is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R334 PER, 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

How do I check the history of R334 PER?

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What year was R334 PER registered?

R334 PER is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R334 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 PER shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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