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R313 JCW

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 JCW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2010 105,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 100,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 95,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 90,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,596 miles

1) tyres 195 55 15 2) outer sill covers fitted

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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R313 JCW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R313 JCW, 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 R313 JCW registered?

R313 JCW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R313 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 JCW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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