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R907 NRP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,570 mi
Last recorded105,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 NRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,570 miles

engine oil leaks

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside front jacking point area corroding

offside tail gate hinge area corroding

rear registration plate stained

Fail 24 Jun 2010 105,570 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside front jacking point area corroding

nearside wiper blade split

offside tail gate hinge area corroding

rear registration plate stained

Fail 25 Jun 2009 95,575 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2MM

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

OIL WEEPS FROM ENGINE

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,575 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

OIL WEEPS FROM ENGINE

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,420 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside headlight slightly defussed.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,493 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST SYSTEM BLOWING

OFFSIDE OF FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R907 NRP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver 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 R907 NRP, 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 R907 NRP registered?

R907 NRP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R907 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 NRP 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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