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R69 LTA

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

190,535 mi
Last recorded190,535 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 LTA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 190,535 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate slight deteriated

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 190,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slight deteriated

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 190,296 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slight deteriated

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 178,559 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2006 178,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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R69 LTA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R69 LTA, 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 R69 LTA registered?

R69 LTA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R69 LTA safe to buy?

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