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R48 HKH

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,512 mi
Last recorded120,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 HKH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 120,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,165 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 114,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,011 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak engine aera / play in steering rack / centre section of exhaust blowing and pulled away / both front cv boots perish / front anti roll bar bushes perish / slight under body corrosion / cracking to rear tyres / nail in n/s rear tyre trea

Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,032 miles

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

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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R48 HKH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R48 HKH, 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 R48 HKH registered?

R48 HKH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R48 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 HKH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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