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R392 LCE

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 LCE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 120,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 120,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,170 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)

nearside rear fuel pipes damp

Fail 18 Aug 2010 108,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

nearside rear fuel pipes damp

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,445 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2008 94,770 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front headlight deflectors fitted

front subframe towing eyes damaged & rusty. front footwells surface rust

Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,770 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

front headlight deflectors fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front subframe towing eyes damaged & rusty. front footwells surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension components, rear anti roll bar surface rust

front tow eyes rusty, surface rust on front jacking points, plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to inspect sills

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of been hot, slight bind on wheel

plastic engine under tray fitted- unable to inspect

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside front tow eye damaged & rusty

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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R392 LCE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R392 LCE, 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 R392 LCE registered?

R392 LCE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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