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R765 NDG

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 NDG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Bush's Perished

Underside Corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,989 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,194 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seal

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,337 miles

Front And Rear Sills Corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,543 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,132 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,626 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,611 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,942 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,796 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,816 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,812 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,505 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,145 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 52,801 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,801 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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R765 NDG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R765 NDG, 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 R765 NDG registered?

R765 NDG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R765 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 NDG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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