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R98 DVG

1997 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,326 mi
Last recorded84,326 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 DVG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,326 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides inner and outer sills corroded

oil leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,047 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,481 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,245 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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R98 DVG is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R98 DVG, 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

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What year was R98 DVG registered?

R98 DVG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R98 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 DVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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