MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid low.
chip on screen.
exhaust corroded.
n/s cv boot slight leak.
o/s weel arch corroded.
o/s/r tyre perished.
oil leak.
rear brake back plates corroded.
rear trail arm bushes perished.
sill covers fitted.
slight play in o/s bottom ball joint.
wipers worn.
Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise only WAX OIL TO PREVENT FURTHER RUST ADVISE ONLY
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S228 HKO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S228 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 S228 HKO registered?
S228 HKO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is S228 HKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S228 HKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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