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R631 MVL

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,760 mi
Last recorded181,760 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 MVL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 181,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 168,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 154,916 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 142,194 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 129,306 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 116,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 116,524 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 103,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 89,831 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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R631 MVL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R631 MVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R631 MVL?

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What year was R631 MVL registered?

R631 MVL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R631 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 MVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R631 MVL have outstanding finance?

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