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R913 NKV

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,470 mi
Last recorded104,470 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 NKV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 104,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,455 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 97,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,342 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 93,880 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 93,880 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,508 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 86,508 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R913 NKV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R913 NKV, 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 R913 NKV registered?

R913 NKV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R913 NKV safe to buy?

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