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R988 LRP

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,283 mi
Last recorded153,283 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 LRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 153,283 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 135,913 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 135,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s front tyre

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s rear wheel arch corroding slightly

oil leak on engine

rear number plate deteriorating

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2009 126,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 126,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror cover loose

rear number plate deteriorating

signs of corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 29 Apr 2008 116,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 116,956 miles

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

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

auxilary belt cracked

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and may soon require attention

engine very oily

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating and may soon require attention

n/s c/v gaiter deteriorating and may soon require attention

oily around p/steering resevoir and hose connections

screw in o/s rear tyre

signs of corrosion to o/s B post at bottom

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,694 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 105,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 95,428 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 95,358 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2005 82,794 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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R988 LRP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R988 LRP, 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 R988 LRP registered?

R988 LRP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R988 LRP safe to buy?

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