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R996 PBC

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,092 mi
Last recorded42,092 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 PBC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,092 miles

all 4 tyres cclose to limit==corrosion on rear arches==oil leak ==back exhaust join poor==rear radius arm bushs cracking==general corrosion on suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,323 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,098 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,731 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 29,563 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 28,137 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 26,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,652 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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R996 PBC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R996 PBC, 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

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What year was R996 PBC registered?

R996 PBC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R996 PBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 PBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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