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R187 DJX

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,994 mi
Last recorded139,994 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 DJX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 139,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front discs worn

both main brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded borderline pass

colour of all direction indicators

Pass 25 Aug 2006 123,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 123,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R187 DJX is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R187 DJX, 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 R187 DJX?

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What year was R187 DJX registered?

R187 DJX is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R187 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 DJX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R187 DJX have outstanding finance?

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