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R664 LHT

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,085 mi
Last recorded84,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 LHT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,085 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Some corrosion in front floorpans.

Pass 28 Jul 2015

all coil springs corroded.

exhaust centre section corroded at join with rear.

front brake discs worn.

offside front shock absorber damp.

power steering pipe above steering rack damp.

some corrosion in front floorpans.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,888 miles

all coil springs corroded.

exhaust centre section corroded at join with rear.

front brake discs worn.

offside front shock absorber damp.

some corrosion in front floor.

some rear suspension bushes perished.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,976 miles

all coil springs corroded.

exhaust centre section corroded at join with rear section.

exhaust front pipe corroded at join with catalyst.

front brake discs worn.

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished.

rear trailing arm bushes splitting slightly.

some corrosion in front floorpans.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,172 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,428 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,439 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2006 46,354 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2005 43,563 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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R664 LHT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R664 LHT, 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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R664 LHT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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