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R321 WOM

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,915 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 114,588 miles

advise corrosin starting on front floor pans but not holed yet

advise nearside rear tyre on limit

advise offside rear main bushe starting to show slight signs of aging

advise slightly advanced lift on handbrake

Fail 22 Dec 2010 110,444 miles

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

advise nearsaide rear tyre getting near limit

Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,444 miles

advise nearsaide rear tyre getting near limit

Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,135 miles

advise nearside rear main suspension mount starting to show slight signs of perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2010 109,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise nearside rear main suspension mount starting to show slight signs of perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 106,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 102,612 miles

both sides outter drive boots showing signs of cracking starting

slight cracking on near side rear trailing arm bush

Pass 5 Jan 2007 99,230 miles

cat converter showing signs of wear

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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R321 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R321 WOM, 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 R321 WOM registered?

R321 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R321 WOM safe to buy?

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