1998 Rover 420 2.0L Petrol · R243 MOJ
1998 Rover 420 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 55,151 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2008.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 420
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jan 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R243 MOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2007
- 55,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R243 MOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 420 (R243 MOJ) between January 2006 and January 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
R243 MOJ Mileage History
- 20/01/200646,436 mi
- 21/01/200646,436 mi
- 19/01/200755,151 mi+8,715 mi
- 19/01/200755,151 mi
Average of roughly 8,745 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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