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R860 LRA

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 LRA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 29,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front floor pans have heavy corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,207 miles

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

both front floor pans have heavy corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 123,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 122,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2009 119,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 112,573 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 112,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 109,786 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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R860 LRA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R860 LRA, 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 R860 LRA registered?

R860 LRA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R860 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 LRA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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