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R593 DEG

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,304 mi
Last recorded149,304 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 DEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 149,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

hand brake pulls high

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf seat belt buckle damaged

nsf track rod end missing split pin thru the castle nut. locked with another nut

nsr tyre badly perished

osf beam pattern poor

osf brake pipe corroded

osr tyre worn on the inner edge

power steering pipes damp

rear arches corroded and holed

rear suspension arm bushes slightly weak

strong advise - both front chassis/sills badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 146,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 146,383 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 143,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 140,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 137,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 133,037 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 132,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 127,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 122,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R593 DEG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R593 DEG, 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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R593 DEG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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