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S255 KKO

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 KKO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 144,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,789 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 140,789 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 136,903 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 136,903 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 111,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 111,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 99,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,996 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,291 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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S255 KKO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S255 KKO, 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

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What year was S255 KKO registered?

S255 KKO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S255 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 KKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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