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R577 GRL

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 GRL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,851 miles

Corrosion to inside face of o/s/f brake disc

Fluid leak from power steering

N/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Play in n/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to inside face of o/s/f brake disc

Fluid leak from power steering

N/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Play in n/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,987 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,396 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,975 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 77,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 23 Oct 2007 58,728 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,038 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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R577 GRL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R577 GRL, 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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R577 GRL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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