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R537 DNK

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 DNK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 79,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,665 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,594 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,118 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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R537 DNK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol 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 R537 DNK, 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 R537 DNK registered?

R537 DNK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R537 DNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 DNK 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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