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S104 BWK

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 BWK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,014 miles

NEAR SIDE BOTTOM DOOR SILL ROUGH

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,948 miles

FRONT JACKING POINTS ROUGH

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,031 miles

front jacking points rough in parts

Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,031 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front jacking points rough in parts

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,169 miles

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

FRONT JACKING POINTS ROUGH IN PARTS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 100,693 miles

DRIVERS FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,752 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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S104 BWK is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S104 BWK, 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 S104 BWK?

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What year was S104 BWK registered?

S104 BWK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S104 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 BWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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