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R710 JNH

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 JNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 149,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 142,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 135,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 126,430 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 117,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 117,609 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 99,138 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber 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)

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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R710 JNH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R710 JNH, 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 R710 JNH registered?

R710 JNH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R710 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 JNH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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