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R554 WOM

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,126 mi
Last recorded106,126 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,126 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

exhaust in poor condition

offside front cv boot in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,678 miles

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

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

slight power steering leak ;floor and brake pipes corroding ;exhaust corroding ;oil leaks ;head lights poor image

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,765 miles

handbrake high travel

o/s foot and hand brake low effort

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2009 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake high travel

o/s foot and hand brake low effort

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 89,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,694 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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R554 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R554 WOM, 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 R554 WOM registered?

R554 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R554 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 WOM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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