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R426 JVE

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 JVE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,443 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion started on vehicle

rear trailing arms bushes split

rear tyres started to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2011 117,543 miles

chips in windscreen

raer tyres started to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,868 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2009 113,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 110,477 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2007 107,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 107,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,855 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 101,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 94,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 94,627 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 94,627 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

crack in windscreen

front cv boots perished

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

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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R426 JVE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R426 JVE, 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 R426 JVE registered?

R426 JVE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R426 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 JVE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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