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R991 OJW

1997 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 OJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 117,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 140,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 129,544 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 129,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 99,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 94,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,771 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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R991 OJW is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R991 OJW, 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.

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How do I check the history of R991 OJW?

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What year was R991 OJW registered?

R991 OJW is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R991 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 OJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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