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R692 UOJ

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,171 mi
Last recorded185,171 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 UOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 185,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both inner+outer sills+both front floor pans corroded

both rear tyres have uneven treadwear

centre brake light not working

front+rear number plates deteriorated

o/s steering rack weeping on limit

smoke

Pass 16 Feb 2009 176,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 163,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 152,728 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 152,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 137,048 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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R692 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R692 UOJ, 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 R692 UOJ registered?

R692 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R692 UOJ safe to buy?

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