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S163 FWT

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 FWT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,640 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 144,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITIION

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,219 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

front steel brake pipes in poor condition

n/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre low

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2012 133,219 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

front steel brake pipes in poor condition

n/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre low

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,184 miles

corrosion forming on both rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre near wear limit

Fail 22 Nov 2011 121,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion forming on both rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre near wear limit

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,571 miles

n/s rear tyre low an poor condition

o/s front brake sticking

o/s front pads on limit

poor beam pattern from headlamps

rear exhaust box blowing an poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,220 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 100,212 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders

o/s/f tyre near wear limit

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 88,091 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,396 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 67,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 61,655 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 61,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.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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S163 FWT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S163 FWT, 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 S163 FWT registered?

S163 FWT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S163 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 FWT shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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