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R991 JPD

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 JPD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,212 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle body chassis but not considered to be excessive

slight brake bind to both front wheels but not excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,178 miles

exaust outer front flexi slightly deteriated

n/s/f and o/s/f wheels slight binding

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 83,944 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight blurr on n/s/f headlamp pattern

Pass 3 May 2008 63,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 82,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 82,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 82,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R991 JPD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R991 JPD, 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 R991 JPD registered?

R991 JPD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R991 JPD safe to buy?

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