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R668 XOF

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,108 mi
Last recorded45,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 XOF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,108 miles

Front tyres are worn at inner edges close to limits of wear,

Nearside front wheel is alloy rest are stee.

Nearside rear tyre is worn at edges.

Noted NSF Accident damage.

Sills are damaged full exam not posible,

Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres are worn at inner edges close to limits of wear,

Nearside front wheel is alloy rest are stee.

Nearside rear tyre is worn at edges.

Noted NSF Accident damage.

Rear brake discs appear worn pads appear low.

Sills are damaged full exam not posible,

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,620 miles

Exhaust is generaly rusty.

Nearside front wheel is of a steel type not Alloy.

Noted damage at nearside front area.

Offside front tyre is worn at edges.

Rear brake discs appear worn Pads appear low.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,620 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust is generaly rusty.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside front wheel is of a steel type not Alloy.

Noted damage at nearside front area.

Offside front tyre is worn at edges.

Rear brake discs appear worn Pads appear low.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,392 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 36,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fan belt abit cracked and perrished

Front and rear exhaust sections abit corroded slightly

Front bumper at N/Scorner bent and damaged abit

O/S washer blocked at one jet

Small crack at screen

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R668 XOF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R668 XOF, 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 R668 XOF registered?

R668 XOF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R668 XOF safe to buy?

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