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R433 JVE

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,998 mi
Last recorded128,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 JVE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,998 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 128,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front floors slightly corroded

handbrake only just sufficient

headlamp intensity low

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 124,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floors slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,372 miles

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

front floor o/s and n/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 109,376 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,621 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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R433 JVE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R433 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.

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What year was R433 JVE registered?

R433 JVE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R433 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 JVE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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