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R630 DEG

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 DEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 118,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

body work damage to near side rear wing and near side rear door

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,632 miles

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

Offside 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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R630 DEG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R630 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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What year was R630 DEG registered?

R630 DEG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R630 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 DEG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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