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R381 FAV

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 FAV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel-arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel-arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,830 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front floor corroding

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

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

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

Offside Rear arch corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front floor corroding

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front floor corroding

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front floor corroding

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front floor corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear arch rusted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 93,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear arch rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,373 miles

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

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

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

both sides front under-floors rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2015 86,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides front under-floors rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,256 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking at tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,152 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

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

outer sills have covers

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,891 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,555 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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R381 FAV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R381 FAV, 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 R381 FAV registered?

R381 FAV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R381 FAV safe to buy?

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