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R843 EHK

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,216 mi
Last recorded62,216 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 EHK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,216 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS WORN

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS WORN

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,540 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,998 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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R843 EHK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R843 EHK, 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 R843 EHK registered?

R843 EHK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R843 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 EHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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