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R843 JAT

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,646 mi
Last recorded181,646 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 JAT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2015 181,646 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 180,214 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 175,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 171,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 166,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 161,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 156,294 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 151,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 146,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 141,455 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 JAT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAT, 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

How do I check the history of R843 JAT?

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What year was R843 JAT registered?

R843 JAT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R843 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 JAT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R843 JAT have outstanding finance?

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