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R302 CWX

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,805 mi
Last recorded146,805 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 CWX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 146,805 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

NOTE; unable to fully inspect welding repairs to both rear sill as have been coated in underseal & fiber glass

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded

o/s track rod end dust cover is split

oil leak on/around engine

oil level below min mark

power steering fluid resevoir appears to be slight damp , as do the pipes to and from the resevoitr--possible spillage / slight seepage

rear wheel arches starting to corrode may soon need attention

temp repair to rear bumper

Fail 26 Feb 2010 146,666 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil level below min mark

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s track rod end dust cover is split

oil leak on/around engine

power steering fluid resevoir appears to be slight damp , as do the pipes to and from the resevoitr--possible spillage / slight seepage

rear wheel arches starting to corrode may soon need attention

Pass 27 Feb 2009 137,586 miles

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

n/s wing mirror not fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2009 137,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s wing mirror not fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,049 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror assembly missing

Fail 2 Feb 2008 126,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wing mirror assembly missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 118,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 107,548 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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R302 CWX is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R302 CWX, 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 R302 CWX registered?

R302 CWX is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R302 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 CWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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