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S284 AEB

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 AEB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 128,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 117,552 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/f cv boot has a minor split/hole causing slight loss of grease.No major contamination.

n/s/r tyre on/nearing 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jan 2006 105,336 miles

o/s/f seatbelt is slow to return †boot struts are weak †oil leaks from engine †stonechips in windscreen †rear brakes squeak

Fail 27 Jan 2006 105,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f seatbelt is slow to return †boot struts are weak †oil leaks from engine †stonechips in windscreen †rear brakes squeak

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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S284 AEB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S284 AEB, 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 S284 AEB registered?

S284 AEB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S284 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 AEB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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