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R810 HJW

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,693 mi
Last recorded81,693 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 HJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 81,693 miles

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

center stop light has some bulbs not working

headlights dis-coloured only just give beam pattern

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

rear silencer makes a noise

stone chip in windscreen top drivers side

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,113 miles

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

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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R810 HJW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R810 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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What year was R810 HJW registered?

R810 HJW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R810 HJW safe to buy?

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