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R813 LPN

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,792 mi
Last recorded138,792 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 LPN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 138,792 miles

corrosion starting on both rear inner bodysills

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 4 Dec 2009 138,792 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion starting on both rear inner bodysills

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 20 Nov 2008 132,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 7 Dec 2007 125,435 miles

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe.

The nearside driveshaft ourter CVJ gaiter is pin-holed and starting to split on inner end. Attention will be required soon.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 117,488 miles

Exhaust leak fronm curved piece of centre section of system. Temporary paste repair made.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 111,222 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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R813 LPN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R813 LPN, 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 R813 LPN registered?

R813 LPN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R813 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 LPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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