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R925 UBL

1997 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,989 mi
Last recorded157,989 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 UBL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 157,989 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2012 155,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 155,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,548 miles

play in steering under body corroded,

Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 129,946 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,319 miles

brake pipes underseald. slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2006 116,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 106,246 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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R925 UBL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R925 UBL, 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 29 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 R925 UBL registered?

R925 UBL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R925 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 UBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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