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R519 UVP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 UVP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,360 miles

both cv boots perished

front brake pads getting low

ns rear chassis rail damaged

os rear brake disc rusty/pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2009 77,360 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both cv boots perished

front brake pads getting low

ns rear chassis rail damaged

os rear brake disc rusty/pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,023 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 73,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,568 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 68,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp patterns not very clear

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,747 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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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R519 UVP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol 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 R519 UVP, 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 R519 UVP registered?

R519 UVP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R519 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 UVP 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.

Does R519 UVP have outstanding finance?

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