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R662 SVJ

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 SVJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,321 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,299 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Covers fitted to outer sills

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,237 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,034 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,332 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,823 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 72,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,884 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe from flexible to front starting to corrode

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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R662 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R662 SVJ, 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 R662 SVJ registered?

R662 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R662 SVJ safe to buy?

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