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R381 LVC

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,004 mi
Last recorded45,004 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 45,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 44,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 44,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 44,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,934 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear 22 years old

Offside Rear tyre 18 years old

brake fluid dis-coloured

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,939 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,930 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres manufactured 1997. o/s/f tyre manufactured 2001

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,671 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,715 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,994 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 LVC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 LVC, 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 R381 LVC registered?

R381 LVC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R381 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 LVC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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