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H11 KFS

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 KFS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,059 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,551 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,551 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,926 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,913 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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H11 KFS is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H11 KFS, 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

How do I check the history of H11 KFS?

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What year was H11 KFS registered?

H11 KFS is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H11 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 KFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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