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R671 NTD

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,765 mi
Last recorded133,765 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 NTD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 131,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 129,097 miles

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

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

ehaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 125,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 122,325 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 122,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 119,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 114,423 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 114,423 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,014 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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R671 NTD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R671 NTD, 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

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What year was R671 NTD registered?

R671 NTD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R671 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 NTD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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