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R420 KPD

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,450 mi
Last recorded116,450 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 KPD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,071 miles

NOTE CORROSION STARTING TO UNDERBODY

Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,245 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,145 miles

advise 25% front brake inballance

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,321 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 86,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,764 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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R420 KPD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R420 KPD?

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What year was R420 KPD registered?

R420 KPD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R420 KPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 KPD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R420 KPD have outstanding finance?

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