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Q85VWP

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

94,012 mi
Last recorded94,012 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ85VWP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 94,012 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 94,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2007 88,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 81,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 74,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 74,759 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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Q85VWP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 Q85VWP, 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 Q85VWP registered?

Q85VWP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is Q85VWP safe to buy?

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