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R358 CWX

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 CWX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 96,507 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 96,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 92,333 miles

Advise,oil leak,tracking.o\s\f cv gaiter perishing.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,333 miles

Advise,oil leak,tracking.o\s\f cv gaiter perishing.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 87,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion to offside front chassis member

Fail 9 Feb 2007 81,560 miles

both front c/v gaiters perrishing

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front c/v gaiters perrishing

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2006 75,653 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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R358 CWX is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey 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 R358 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 R358 CWX registered?

R358 CWX is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R358 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 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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