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R543 JPD

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,581 mi
Last recorded170,581 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 JPD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 170,581 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 170,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 167,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 164,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 153,278 miles

Nearside Front 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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R543 JPD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R543 JPD, 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 R543 JPD registered?

R543 JPD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R543 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 JPD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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