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R945 JRF

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 JRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust knocking on rear subframe.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 97,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust knocking on rear subframe.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 92,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,682 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 78,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,972 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 61,561 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 61,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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R945 JRF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R945 JRF, 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 R945 JRF registered?

R945 JRF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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