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R855 JDL

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 JDL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,991 miles

front and rear number plates de-laminating.

movement at drivers seat may need attention later on.

rear tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates de-laminating.

front tyres worn on limit and should be replaced soon.

movement at drivers seat may need attention later on.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 109,795 miles

nearside rear service brake performance slightly lower than expected.

offside c.v.gaiter perishing.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,655 miles

nearside footbrake performance slightly low.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 97,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside footbrake performance slightly low.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,846 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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R855 JDL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 R855 JDL, 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 R855 JDL registered?

R855 JDL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R855 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 JDL 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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