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S191 BPD

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,870 mi
Last recorded117,870 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 BPD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 117,870 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 109,423 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 May 2009 109,397 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 101,648 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 96,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2006 95,973 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S191 BPD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S191 BPD, 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 S191 BPD registered?

S191 BPD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S191 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S191 BPD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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