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S240 FKP

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,451 mi
Last recorded135,451 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 FKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,451 miles

signs of oil leak from engine area

Fail 27 Sep 2013 135,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

signs of oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,602 miles

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

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

corrosion forming around front floor areas

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,182 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion forming n/s & o/s/f floors within 30cm suspension mountings

slight perishing both front outer cv gaiters

Fail 30 Sep 2011 116,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion forming n/s & o/s/f floors within 30cm suspension mountings

slight perishing both front outer cv gaiters

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate struts are weak.

Underside of vehicle is starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,108 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe badly corroded

nsr brake effort low

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front flexi pipe badly corroded

nsr brake effort low

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,066 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre treads low

Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,065 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,492 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s of vehicle damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2007 76,491 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s of vehicle damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,977 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear wheel slightly binding

slight oil weaps

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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S240 FKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S240 FKP, 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 S240 FKP?

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What year was S240 FKP registered?

S240 FKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S240 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 FKP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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