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R893 DDT

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,177 mi
Last recorded61,177 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 DDT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 61,177 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2013 60,190 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 58,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,810 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 56,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 47,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 38,407 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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R893 DDT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R893 DDT, 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 R893 DDT registered?

R893 DDT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R893 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 DDT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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