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S233 NNK

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 NNK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 171,805 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 171,805 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,751 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,387 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,711 miles

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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S233 NNK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S233 NNK, 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 S233 NNK?

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What year was S233 NNK registered?

S233 NNK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S233 NNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 NNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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