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R34 CWL

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,435 mi
Last recorded154,435 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CWL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 154,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 147,261 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 147,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 147,908 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 147,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 140,642 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 140,642 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 132,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 124,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 116,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,128 miles

NOTED both front tyres and offside rear measured at 3mm on edge of tread's.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 106,128 miles

NOTED both front tyres and offside rear measured at 3mm on edge of tread's.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 96,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 96,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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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R34 CWL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R34 CWL, 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

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What year was R34 CWL registered?

R34 CWL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R34 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 CWL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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