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R730 XOC

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 XOC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,028 miles

Nearside Front sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

clean and wax oil all prescribed areas

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,681 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,462 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,755 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,155 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,522 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 69,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R730 XOC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R730 XOC, 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

How do I check the history of R730 XOC?

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What year was R730 XOC registered?

R730 XOC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R730 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 XOC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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