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R407 KPD

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 KPD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 134,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,171 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covered in under body sealent (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,349 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 107,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 105,802 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,078 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cv boot cracking and preshing not split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2010 102,300 miles

oil leak. heavy corrosion around o/s/f jacking point. separation both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes. o/s/r service brake performance could be better.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,080 miles

o/s/f wiper blade breaking up.oil leak. dampness around o/s/f rack gator. discolouration on rear indicators.

Pass 7 May 2008 101,248 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer cv boot cracked.

Pass 2 May 2007 99,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,401 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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R407 KPD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R407 KPD, 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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R407 KPD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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