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R890 BOF

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,701 mi
Last recorded121,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 BOF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor corroded next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor corroded next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,089 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 118,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 118,308 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 16,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 113,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 104,746 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2009 104,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 102,348 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 96,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,272 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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R890 BOF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R890 BOF, 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 R890 BOF registered?

R890 BOF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R890 BOF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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