MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R636 HJW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R636 HJW, 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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How do I check the history of R636 HJW?
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What year was R636 HJW registered?
R636 HJW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R636 HJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R636 HJW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R636 HJW have outstanding finance?
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