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S245 RKL

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,195 mi
Last recorded50,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 RKL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,884 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,936 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 45,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,963 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,044 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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S245 RKL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol 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 S245 RKL, 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 S245 RKL registered?

S245 RKL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S245 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 RKL 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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