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R83 BKK

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 BKK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 138,647 miles

2 small chips in wind screen

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

front brake discs coroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 22 Feb 2007 138,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

2 small chips in windscreen

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

front brake discs coroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Feb 2006 127,443 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 127,341 miles

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

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

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

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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R83 BKK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R83 BKK, 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 R83 BKK registered?

R83 BKK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R83 BKK safe to buy?

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