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R42 EVF

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,002 mi
Last recorded82,002 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 EVF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,002 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted to sills

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,827 miles

both revers light not working

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to front suspension coil springs, anti roll bar, suspension arms, hubs etc

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs,anti roll bar, hubs, suspension arms etc

oil leak

parts of exhaust systen poor condtion and deteriorated

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight power steering fluid leak from hose

unable tosee front brake pads through wheels

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both revers light not working

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to front suspension coil springs, anti roll bar, suspension arms, hubs etc

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs,anti roll bar, hubs, suspension arms etc

oil leak

parts of exhaust systen poor condtion and deteriorated

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight power steering fluid leak from hose

unable tosee front brake pads through wheels

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,383 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,739 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,211 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,061 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R42 EVF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver 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 R42 EVF, 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 R42 EVF registered?

R42 EVF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R42 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 EVF 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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