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R711 DTC

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 DTC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,496 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,292 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroded

rasiator corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroded

rasiator corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,618 miles

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,709 miles

Oil leak

PAS belt cracked

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,709 miles

Oil leak

PAS belt cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,327 miles

Oil leak

PAS belt cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

PAS belt cracked

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisy

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisy

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,351 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisy.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,351 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisy.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005

ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AT FAST IDLE

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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R711 DTC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R711 DTC, 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

How do I check the history of R711 DTC?

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What year was R711 DTC registered?

R711 DTC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R711 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 DTC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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