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R895 EBE

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 EBE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 76,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,683 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,661 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cam cover gasket leaking oil

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2006 55,661 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

cam cover gasket leaking oil

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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R895 EBE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol 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 R895 EBE, 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 R895 EBE registered?

R895 EBE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R895 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 EBE 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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