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R914 NKV

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,103 mi
Last recorded106,103 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 NKV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 106,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroding

o/s door mirror cover slightly insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2009 106,103 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroding

o/s door mirror cover slightly insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,396 miles

Clutch starting to slip

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

Oil leak

Vehicle has a misfire

Fail 20 Feb 2008 100,396 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Clutch starting to slip

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

Oil leak

Vehicle has a misfire

Pass 22 Feb 2007 93,470 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre tread low †requires front wheel alignment †rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,343 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 82,343 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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R914 NKV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R914 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 R914 NKV registered?

R914 NKV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R914 NKV safe to buy?

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