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R928 LDF

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,996 mi
Last recorded158,996 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 LDF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 158,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 155,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 152,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 148,552 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 148,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 144,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 141,558 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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R928 LDF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green 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 R928 LDF, 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 R928 LDF registered?

R928 LDF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R928 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R928 LDF 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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