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R392 MFJ

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,700 mi
Last recorded124,700 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 MFJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 May 2013 124,700 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 4 May 2012 119,672 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 113,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 107,879 miles

emissions ok but just under limit

Pass 8 May 2009 102,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 96,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 92,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 87,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R TYRE IS TOEING OUT SLIGHTLY CAUSING TYRE TO SCRUB

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DAMAGED DUE TO IN WATER GETTING BEHIND THE PLATE

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

oil leak

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 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R392 MFJ, 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 R392 MFJ registered?

R392 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R392 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 MFJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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