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S262 BWV

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,584 mi
Last recorded44,584 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 BWV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,584 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs pitted

both rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs pitted

both rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,041 miles

headlamps becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre near limit and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre starting to wear and perish

various suspension componants becoming corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 43,274 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,274 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,970 miles

exhaust deteriorated and minor blow

various bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated and minor blow

various bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

has very minor damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2011 42,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

has very minor damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,125 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

n/s/r tyre becomming cracked/perished and low on edges

o/s/r subframe bush becomming deteriated

rear anti-roll bar link becomming corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,615 miles

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

exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,624 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2005 29,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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S262 BWV 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 68.8%.

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 S262 BWV, 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 S262 BWV registered?

S262 BWV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S262 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 BWV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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