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R773 KFR

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,912 mi
Last recorded121,912 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 KFR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 121,912 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 121,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,148 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2017 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,047 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 98,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,585 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 91,584 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,470 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 71,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,012 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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R773 KFR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R773 KFR, 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 R773 KFR registered?

R773 KFR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R773 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 KFR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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