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S131 MFL

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,080 mi
Last recorded62,080 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 MFL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion affecting o/s front floor panel

Fail 23 Mar 2010 62,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion affecting o/s front floor panel

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,109 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 35,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S131 MFL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S131 MFL, 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 S131 MFL registered?

S131 MFL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S131 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 MFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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