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R949 VOR

1997 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 VOR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,383 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,513 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,479 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front abs relucter cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,609 miles

slight leak from power steering hose

Fail 5 Nov 2009 86,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,953 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,489 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 70,603 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,414 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 61,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,996 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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R949 VOR is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R949 VOR, 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

How do I check the history of R949 VOR?

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What year was R949 VOR registered?

R949 VOR is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R949 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 VOR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R949 VOR have outstanding finance?

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