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R960 FUD

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 FUD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 104,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 104,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 95,572 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 95,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R960 FUD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R960 FUD, 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 R960 FUD registered?

R960 FUD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 5 April 1998.

Is R960 FUD safe to buy?

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