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R364 EPW

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,814 mi
Last recorded138,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 EPW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 138,814 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake disks slightly warped

undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2011 138,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Near side front brake sticking slightly

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Plastic undertray perventing a full mot inspectiuon

air flow sensor missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,834 miles

Near side headlamp slightly high

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

Oil leak

Rear window wiper split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to do a full mot inspection due to a plastic panel covering the un derside of the engine

Fail 16 Jan 2010 31,789 miles

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

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

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

Near side headlamp slightly high

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

Oil leak

Rear window wiper split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to do a full mot inspection due to a plastic panel covering the un derside of the engine

Pass 17 Jan 2009 125,151 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust rear box rusty and loosing its outer skin

Fuel filter loose

Near side front brake disc excesivley warped by 40 lb fluctuating

O/s front to rear b rake pipe slightly rusty at the rear

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe ldamp with oil

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear window wiper split

Wipers dont clear the screen slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2009 125,135 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear box rusty and loosing its outer skin

Fuel filter loose

Near side front brake disc excesivley warped by 40 lb fluctuating

O/s front to rear b rake pipe slightly rusty at the rear

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe ldamp with oil

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear window wiper split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers dont clear the screen slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2008 119,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 119,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2007 112,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 112,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 108,239 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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R364 EPW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R364 EPW, 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 R364 EPW registered?

R364 EPW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R364 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 EPW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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