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S171 MLT

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 MLT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,453 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,115 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,448 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 60,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,874 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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S171 MLT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S171 MLT, 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 S171 MLT registered?

S171 MLT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S171 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S171 MLT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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