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R101 MOJ

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,576 mi
Last recorded124,576 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 MOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 124,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans rusty

radiator needs replacing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 119,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front exhaust system very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2007 112,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 106,657 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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R101 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R101 MOJ, 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

How do I check the history of R101 MOJ?

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What year was R101 MOJ registered?

R101 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R101 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 MOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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