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R455 UOH

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,723 mi
Last recorded98,723 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 UOH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,723 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 95,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fanbelt not good

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,841 miles

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

fanbelt not good

Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,776 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator drive belt is very perished

front tyres are of a different size from rear

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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R455 UOH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R455 UOH, 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 R455 UOH?

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What year was R455 UOH registered?

R455 UOH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R455 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 UOH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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