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R483 EAB

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 EAB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,592 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front flasher bulbs fading - advise replace

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

n/s rear tyre tread in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2009 123,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 123,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 114,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 114,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 97,270 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2006 86,931 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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R483 EAB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R483 EAB, 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 R483 EAB registered?

R483 EAB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R483 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 EAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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