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S23 JFB

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,351 mi
Last recorded98,351 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 JFB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 98,351 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,635 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,397 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,950 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,343 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,054 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/o/s/f cv boots heavly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,886 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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S23 JFB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S23 JFB, 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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S23 JFB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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