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S147 MFL

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,162 mi
Last recorded224,162 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 MFL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 224,162 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 224,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 218,066 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 217,964 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 211,281 miles

brake pipes corroded,both front tyres close to 1.6 mm limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 204,483 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 204,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 197,939 miles

o s outer c v boot cracked,brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 193,760 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 190,653 miles

Oil leak

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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S147 MFL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S147 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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S147 MFL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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