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R779 EMJ

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,713 mi
Last recorded178,713 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 EMJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 178,713 miles

slight damage to windscreen rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/s front floors becoming corroded o/s rear wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 138,668 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to windscreen rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/s front floors becoming corroded o/s rear wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 137,088 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2. off side rear steel brakepipe becoming coroded

Fail 7 Feb 2009 137,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2. off side rear steel brakepipe becoming coroded

Pass 23 Feb 2008 135,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 135,678 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion 2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2007 133,479 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded † †o/s/f to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 129,962 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 129,951 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system becoming weak due to corrosion † †unable to check both outer sills fully due to sill covers † †o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear † †slight noise from outer cv joints

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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R779 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R779 EMJ, 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 R779 EMJ registered?

R779 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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