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R815 NVO

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 NVO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 90,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

Pass 13 May 2013 69,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,351 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,541 miles

Spare tyre defective

both sides rear outter sills startting to corrode

nsr wheel artch slightly corroded

slight corrosion throughout vehicles suspention components

Pass 4 May 2010 58,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,206 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 51,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,074 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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R815 NVO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R815 NVO, 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 R815 NVO registered?

R815 NVO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R815 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 NVO shows 11 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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