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A6 RME

1997 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 RME
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,794 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 128,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 110,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 110,681 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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A6 RME is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 A6 RME, 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 29 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 A6 RME?

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What year was A6 RME registered?

A6 RME is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is A6 RME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 RME shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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