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R752 LHT

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,408 mi
Last recorded151,408 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 LHT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 151,408 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 151,408 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 140,777 miles

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Nov 2012 140,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Nov 2011 131,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 131,306 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 125,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread area

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 106,334 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 100,558 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s outer sill plastic trim fitted

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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R752 LHT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R752 LHT, 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 R752 LHT registered?

R752 LHT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R752 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 LHT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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