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S280 WOE

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 WOE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,339 miles

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

covers on sills

under body various stages corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,275 miles

emissions slow to react

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,252 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,604 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,995 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,940 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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S280 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S280 WOE, 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 S280 WOE registered?

S280 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S280 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 WOE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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