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1998 Rover 420 2.0L Petrol · R456 JWV

R456 JWV

1998 Rover 420 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 81,102 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2010.

Make & Model
ROVER 420
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 May 2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jun 2010)
Recorded Mileage
81,102 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 May 2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1994cc
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R456 JWV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2009
  • 81,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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R456 JWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 04:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 420 (R456 JWV) between April 2006 and April 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R456 JWV Mileage History

  1. 29/04/200667,164 mi
  2. 07/05/200772,109 mi+4,945 mi
  3. 13/05/200876,897 mi+4,788 mi
  4. 24/04/200981,102 mi+4,205 mi
  5. 27/04/200981,102 mi

Average of roughly 4,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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