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R463 ORB

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,388 mi
Last recorded190,388 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 ORB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 190,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 177,710 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 169,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 159,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 155,750 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 152,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 152,053 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 137,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,601 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 ORB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R463 ORB, 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 R463 ORB?

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What year was R463 ORB registered?

R463 ORB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R463 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 ORB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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