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R642 XUY

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,152 mi
Last recorded146,152 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 XUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 146,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 146,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 135,167 miles

front discs scored and thin

Fail 26 Oct 2009 135,167 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front discs scored and thin

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 127,109 miles

both rear arm bushes are splitting

both rear tyres worn down to border line limits in places

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2008 127,109 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear arm bushes are splitting

both rear tyres worn down to border line limits in places

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2007 116,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 116,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 106,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 106,606 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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R642 XUY is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R642 XUY, 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 R642 XUY registered?

R642 XUY is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R642 XUY safe to buy?

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