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S141 TPU

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,067 mi
Last recorded140,067 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 TPU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 138,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 135,879 miles

Brake rubber pedal worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R wheel arch rusted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 135,879 miles

Brake rubber pedal worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R wheel arch rusted

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 133,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F side light slight weak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 126,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 123,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 121,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 118,711 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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S141 TPU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S141 TPU, 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

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What year was S141 TPU registered?

S141 TPU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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