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S225 XNP

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 XNP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,996 miles

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

o/s/r bumper has slight damage

rear engine oil leaking

rear exhaust pipe has small corossion hole

rear reg plate slightly faded

slight brake imbalance rear service brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

front of rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,134 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r bumper has slight damage

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,785 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

o/s/r bumper has slight damage

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,877 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,063 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,011 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,064 miles

slight damage to o/s rear bumper

Fail 26 Aug 2005 41,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight damage to o/s rear bumper

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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S225 XNP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S225 XNP, 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

How do I check the history of S225 XNP?

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What year was S225 XNP registered?

S225 XNP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S225 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 XNP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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