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R966 WFC

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,094 mi
Last recorded100,094 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 WFC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 100,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 100,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 94,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 94,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,094 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 82,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering fluid level low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R966 WFC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R966 WFC, 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 R966 WFC registered?

R966 WFC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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