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S208 FKP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 FKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,581 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,821 miles

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

p.a.s belt slightly worn

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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S208 FKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S208 FKP, 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 S208 FKP registered?

S208 FKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S208 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 FKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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