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S265 JKN

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,558 mi
Last recorded128,558 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 JKN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 128,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 128,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid on min & o/s outer brake pad 80% worn

Pass 22 Jun 2007 117,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 117,024 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded, †both rear suspensiom arm bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 113,459 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

report coolant pipe slight leak on back of engine

report handbrake travel high

report n/s/r and o/s/r track control arm bushes perishing and cracking but not split

Fail 5 Jun 2006 112,819 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

report chips in windscreen

report dent on n/s/f wing

report front brake pads getting low

report handbrake travel high

report n/s/r and o/s/r track control arm bushes perishing and cracking but not split

report oil leaks on engine

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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S265 JKN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S265 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S265 JKN registered?

S265 JKN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S265 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 JKN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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