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R466 BON

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,883 mi
Last recorded64,883 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 BON
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,883 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,732 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,141 miles

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

slight play in o/s strn/rack end

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,618 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 54,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,143 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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R466 BON is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R466 BON, 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 R466 BON registered?

R466 BON is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R466 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 BON shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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