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R848 NAD

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 NAD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2009 100,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 100,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 96,122 miles

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

advise vehicle shows signs of standing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 95,988 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 95,988 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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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R848 NAD is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R848 NAD, 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 R848 NAD registered?

R848 NAD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R848 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 NAD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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