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S264 JKN

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,200 mi
Last recorded77,200 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 JKN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,925 miles

sill covers fitted

various suspension bushes cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

osr arch corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

osr arch corroding

sill covers fitted

various suspension bushes cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,292 miles

head lights worn /poor beam images

ns blade split slightly

odd sized tyres fitted front to rear

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2016

head light beam images poor

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,473 miles

brake pipes all greased

front tyres wearing low

head light beam images poor

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,643 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle bushes worn and cracking slightly

headlights worn poor beam image

nsf jack mount/chassis out rigger corroding at suspension mouting point

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,656 miles

both front indicators slightly white

rear number plate bubbling

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,036 miles

rear no plate is worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,570 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 52,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,210 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,464 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted to both outer sills

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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S264 JKN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S264 JKN, 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 S264 JKN registered?

S264 JKN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S264 JKN safe to buy?

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