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R141 DPP

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 DPP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 84,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,862 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 64,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,561 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 51,136 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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R141 DPP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue 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 R141 DPP, 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 R141 DPP registered?

R141 DPP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R141 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 DPP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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