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R357 WDP

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,911 mi
Last recorded187,911 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 WDP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 187,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f tyre slight nick in side wall

rear suspention bushes splitting

rust on brake pipes

Fail 7 Apr 2010 187,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f tyre slight nick in side wall

rear suspention bushes splitting

rust on brake pipes

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 175,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 167,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 158,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 153,622 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 153,614 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R357 WDP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R357 WDP, 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 R357 WDP registered?

R357 WDP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R357 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 WDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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