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R241 CWU

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 CWU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,543 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,198 miles

O/S wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,747 miles

Exhaust blow at centre section silencer.

N/S/R Radius arm bush de-bonded.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,030 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes worn and in poor condition.

Both rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,372 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,470 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 53,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery weak

Off side front window in op

Power steering resevoir pot lid missing

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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R241 CWU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R241 CWU, 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 R241 CWU registered?

R241 CWU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R241 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 CWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R241 CWU have outstanding finance?

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