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R463 CUM

1997 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 CUM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,343 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr and osr arch and inner arch corroded not holed

Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,450 miles

brake pipes and under floor heavily waxed in places

Fail 24 Jun 2017 84,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes and under floor heavily waxed in places

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,654 miles

right rear tyre cracking but ok.left rear scrubbed.brake pipes heavily waxed.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front pads low discs corroded

osf tyre cracked with age

Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads low discs corroded

osf tyre cracked with age

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

footbrake travel is slightly long,not excessive.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,984 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 58,814 miles

nsf cv cracking

nsr osr nsf tyres cracking with age

Pass 4 May 2010 55,086 miles

advise left front and both rear tyres cracking but ok

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,049 miles

rear tyres cracking on inside edges of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,424 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,584 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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R463 CUM is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R463 CUM, 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 29 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R463 CUM is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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