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R630 HHK

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,602 mi
Last recorded130,602 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 HHK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2011 130,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads appear to be close to wear limit

oil leak at rear of engine

possible leak at power steering resevoir

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,602 miles

front brake pads appear to be close to wear limit

oil leak at rear of engine

possible leak at power steering resevoir

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Dec 2009 113,196 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 113,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 100,820 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

nearside wiper starting to split

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,549 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)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,357 miles

advise reg plate

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 HHK is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHK, 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 HHK registered?

R630 HHK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R630 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 HHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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