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R937 POB

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,129 mi
Last recorded59,129 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 POB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 59,129 miles

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

both rear indators starting to show white light

both rear trailing amr bushes worn

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2009 57,643 miles

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

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

both radius arm bushes starting to deteriate

chip in windscreen

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre cracking

slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 May 2009 57,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

both radius arm bushes starting to deteriate

chip in windscreen

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre cracking

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 May 2008 55,816 miles

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear indicator starting to show white light

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2007 53,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,333 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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R937 POB is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R937 POB, 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.

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What year was R937 POB registered?

R937 POB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R937 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 POB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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