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R465 OEP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,205 mi
Last recorded181,205 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 OEP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2006 181,205 miles

both front cv boots

interior mirror missing

n/s headlamp bulb and pattern

nsr tyre on limit and punctured

Pass 5 Oct 2005 173,825 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 173,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R465 OEP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R465 OEP, 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

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What year was R465 OEP registered?

R465 OEP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R465 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 OEP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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