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S216 HKO

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 HKO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,145 miles

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

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

quite alot of travel on the handbrake

rear underside is rusty

sill covers fitted so couldn't fully inspect

Fail 15 Dec 2014 93,099 miles

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

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

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

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

quite alot of travel on the handbrake

rear underside is rusty

sill covers fitted so couldn't fully inspect

Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,998 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

quite alot of travel on the handbrake

rear underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,998 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

quite alot of travel on the handbrake

rear underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,410 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,818 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 56,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

plastic side skirts fitted so couldn't see sill fully

Pass 21 Nov 2005 56,390 miles

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

plastic side skirts fitted so couldn't see sill fully

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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S216 HKO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S216 HKO, 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 S216 HKO registered?

S216 HKO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S216 HKO safe to buy?

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