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L3 NPG

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 NPG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,782 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,607 miles

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

Rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,483 miles

o/s outer cv boot perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,908 miles

Both front drive shaft outer boots perished and in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/s/f fog lamp surround missing

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Suspect engine oil leak, starting to drip on floor.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,819 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/s/f fog lamp surround missing

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Suspect engine oil leak, starting to drip on floor.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,735 miles

Both outer drive shaft boots severly perished and in poor condition.

O/s/f fog lamp surround missing.

Suspect engine oil leak.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 63,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both outer drive shaft boots severly perished and in poor condition.

O/s/f fog lamp surround missing.

Suspect engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

car fitted with plastic sill covers unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,295 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f fog lamp trim missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant radiator in poor condition.

oil leak engine bay

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 50,700 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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L3 NPG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L3 NPG, 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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L3 NPG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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