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R922 JWH

1997 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,736 mi
Last recorded62,736 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 JWH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,736 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator getting in poor condition

signs of oil leak around PAS pump

Fail 24 Oct 2009 62,694 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator getting in poor condition

signs of oil leak around PAS pump

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,459 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF WEAR

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGES SCUFFING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING SLIGHTLY

Fail 27 Oct 2008 59,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF WEAR

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGES SCUFFING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING SLIGHTLY

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 54,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 49,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,588 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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R922 JWH is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R922 JWH, 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 29 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 R922 JWH?

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What year was R922 JWH registered?

R922 JWH is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R922 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 JWH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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