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R397 OEG

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,943 mi
Last recorded152,943 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 OEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2008 152,943 miles

Centre Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 141,521 miles

Acceptable levels of corrosion on rear brake piping.

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

Test pattern on n/s headlamp could improve.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 131,659 miles

slight wear taking place in both large bushes of rear lower swinging arms.

test pattern of n/s headlamp could be improved and inspection is advised

Fail 19 Jun 2006 131,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight wear taking place in both large bushes of rear lower swinging arms.

test pattern of n/s headlamp could be improved and inspection is advised

Pass 23 Jun 2005 121,081 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVE BOOTS DETERIORATING SLIGHTLY

BOTH LARGE BUSHES IN REAR AXLE SWING ARMS SHOWING ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF WEAR.

SUBSTANTIAL OIL LEAKS FROM O/S OF ENGINE

VERY HEAVY CORROSION AFFECTING REAR EXHAUST PIPES

Fail 18 Jun 2005 121,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ACCEPTAPLE WEAR TAKING PLACE IN BOTH REAR AXLE SWINGING ARM BUSHES (LARGE).

BOTH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS DETERIORATING SLIGHTLY

SUBSTANTIAL OIL LEAK FROM O/S AREA OF ENGINE

VERY HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST.

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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R397 OEG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R397 OEG, 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 R397 OEG registered?

R397 OEG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R397 OEG safe to buy?

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