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R112 DWT

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 DWT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 65,520 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 65,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,472 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 61,519 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 61,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 59,954 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 59,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 57,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2005 55,020 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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R112 DWT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R112 DWT, 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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What year was R112 DWT registered?

R112 DWT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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