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S121 BPG

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,091 mi
Last recorded213,091 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 BPG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 213,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S front floor slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 213,091 miles

O/S front floor slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 208,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 200,508 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 173,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 157,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 141,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 123,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 106,478 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front floor showing advanced corosion

Pass 7 Oct 2005 87,750 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 87,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S121 BPG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S121 BPG, 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.

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What year was S121 BPG registered?

S121 BPG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S121 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 BPG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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