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R453 DKK

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 DKK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,976 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded

inner sills at rear corroded

p/s belt perished

rear arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 99,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded

inner sills at rear corroded

p/s belt perished

rear arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,658 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipescorroded

o/srear sillcorroded

p/s belt perished

rear arches corroded

rear wiperworn

sill ccovers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,267 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 97,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

brake fluid low

corrodedbehind rear wheels

exaustcorroded

innersills at rear corroded

p/sbelt perished

sill coversfitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,401 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,393 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,786 miles

bolt missing on hand brake cabel.

exhaust blowing.

fuel filter corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 93,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

bolt missing on hand brake cabel.

exhaust blowing.

fuel filter corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear arches rusting

Rear roof around boot lid hinges rusting

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear arches rusting

Rear roof around boot lid hinges rusting

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,837 miles

OIL LEAK, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUSTCORRODED, REAR TRAIL ARM BUSHES PERISHED, N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,395 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,503 miles

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

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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R453 DKK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R453 DKK, 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 R453 DKK registered?

R453 DKK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R453 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 DKK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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