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R958 NAD

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 NAD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 133,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 132,860 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 132,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2017 130,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

P.A.S. fluid low

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 130,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

P.A.S. fluid low

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 128,111 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Engine Warning Light On

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

Underside Of Vehicle Has Light Corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 128,111 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Engine Warning Light On

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Has Light Corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 125,997 miles

BOTH Front Chasis Legs Have Slight Corrosion

Engine Has A Major Oil Leak

Engine Warning Light On

O/S/R Wheel Arch In Poor Condition

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Cracks On Inner Sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 125,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH Front Chasis Legs Have Slight Corrosion

Engine Has A Major Oil Leak

Engine Warning Light On

O/S/R Wheel Arch In Poor Condition

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Cracks On Inner Sidewall

Fail 20 May 2014 124,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Poorly Repaired

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

Pass 20 May 2014 124,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Poorly Repaired

Pass 14 May 2013 124,996 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 122,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 121,452 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 121,452 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 119,948 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 119,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2010 117,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 116,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 115,759 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 114,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 110,060 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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R958 NAD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R958 NAD, 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

How do I check the history of R958 NAD?

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What year was R958 NAD registered?

R958 NAD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R958 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 NAD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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