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R371 VMO

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 VMO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection to adult belt

front nearside floor pan corroded

front nearside indicator faded

front offside tyre outer edge worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low

centre exhaust section rear part small hole/ slight blow

front tyres edges slightly worn

outer sills plastic covers fitted

rear brakes slightly low efficiency

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,914 miles

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low

rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2013 69,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low

rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,886 miles

front offside c/v boot perished

rear offside tyre worn/ walls perished/ small split outer wall

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,829 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,829 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,165 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,165 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side front flexi hose cut

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side front flexi hose cut

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,235 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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R371 VMO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R371 VMO, 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 R371 VMO registered?

R371 VMO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R371 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 VMO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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